Ron Richard's 427 KMP178 Original Engine Project 2003

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Notes from 9/24/02 Phone call

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Won't Race the Cobra....Daily driver

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Stock appearance with internal improvements

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Points ignition like original not MSD

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Has correct iron heads

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Needs C5AE-H 427 SO Block

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Has MR manifold & single correct carb

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Needs steel 427 crankshaft

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Needs correct number dampner...to get cast number - we will search

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Bill-Of-Materials to Follow

Block coming Week of 10/27/03 Per Ron

See Ron's Parts Video

427 SO Recvd 11/12/03

KMP178-5530.JPG (81270 bytes) 7G1 Block Date Code

KMP178-5534.JPG (81054 bytes) C5AE-A Block Casting Number

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Preliminary Bill-Of-Materials 12/21/03

 

Date: 12/19/03 Customer: Ron Richards Current FE 02/2003 (sup-3) 4/1/03 8/1/03 Rev1 11/03

Job #: shop Engine Type: 427 Engine Year: 65 Cobra

First preliminary BOM published 12/21/03 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<12/21/03

QTY

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

TOTAL

Block Labor Options

1

1

Clean Iron Cylinder Block C5AE-A Date Code 7G1

68.00

68.00

1

1

Magna Flux Cylinder Block (OK)

54.00

54.00

5

5

Remove & Replace Cam Bearings (________)

9.00

45.00

8

8

Bore Block .007" For Arias Piston 4.240" _____# Torque W/______ Lube

28.50

228.00

Piston Clearance ________ Measured at __________ Using Deck Plate

-

1

Restrict Block For Solid Cam & Lifter Application, Remove two (2) Press

148.00

-

Not Reqd

in Plug From central Lifter Valley & Tap, Convert To Screw-In Type & replug

-

1

Drill 3/8" Oil Pump Passage to 1/2" & Chamfer. Port Match Oil Filter Bkt to

118.00

-

Not Reqd

Block & Chamfer, Drill Out Center Rear Plug & Replug. Align Main Bearing

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Oil Holes Using New Main Bearings as Required.

-

1

Align Bore Block ______# Torque W/______ Lube

168.00

-

1

1

Align Bore Check Block W/Torque W/______, Cross Bolts At 20# Torque &

112.00

112.00

Nice

Then 40# Torque W/ Oil, Check 6 Spacers for Correct .000/.0015 Fit

-

1

1

Mill Rear Main Cap for shorter 4" ARP Studs foir Windage Tray (Iron Blocks)

68.00

68.00

1

1

Chec Deck - OK at 10.158 x 10/159" Won't have to Surface - OK as is

-

16

16

Check Lifter Bore clearance to _______ Lifters in this motor (By Type)

2.00

32.00

1

1

Sonic Check Iron Block # 071 12/4/03 (OK)

45.00

45.00

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Crank Labor Options

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1

1

Clean Crankshaft Forge # C5AE-6300-C

19.00

19.00

1

1

Magna Flux Crankshaft (OK)some small heat cracks on #2 & #4 main Oil Holes

28.00

28.00

1

1

Check and Align Crankshaft Bent .004"

34.00

34.00

1

1

Check & Grind Crankshaft R:010 M:010 Radius: 5/64"

114.50

114.50

1

1

Thread Oil Galley in Crankshaft

175.00

175.00

1

1

Check exact sizes on specified Steel Crank (Manufacturer:____________)

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Connecting Rod Labor Options & Required Operations

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8

8

Install New Pistons On Connecting Rods (Floaters)

5.00

40.00

4

4

Measure Rod Journal Width for calculating side clearances

6.50

26.00

8

8

Side Clearance Rods To _______

8.50

68.00

8

8

Check Big End Eagle Rods & light dust to Gessford Specs as reqd

18.50

148.00

8

8

Fit Pin single fit .000__"

8.00

64.00

Other Labor

-

1

Surface Grind Flywheel And Check Run Out

18.00

-

1

1

Pressure Check Intake Manifold (___) When Received new or used

48.00

48.00

1

Pressure Check Intake Manifold After Porting Completed (___)

38.00

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-

Head Labor Options

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2

2

Disassemble Heads and clean all parts C5AE-F (5J27, 5J2)

28.00

56.00

2

2

Magna Flux Heads (OK) (OK)

26.00

52.00

2

2

Pressure Check Iron Heads (OK) (OK)

38.00

76.00

8

8

Install Hard Exh Seats As Reqd T-1809

15.50

124.00

8

8

Final Grind Valves & Seat Three Angle 2003/2004 Performance

26.00

208.00

Intake: 20/30/45 Deg. And Exhaust: 30/45 Deg. (Or As Required)

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2

2

Final Clean Heads & Parts For Assembly

24.00

48.00

2

2

Assemble Heads at __.____" For ______# Per Cam Spec card And Spring --

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Part Number ___________ (Spring Mfg. ________________)

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2

2

Restrict Block To Head Rocker Oiling .060 Race .090 Street Drilled Plug

18.00

36.00

16

16

Install New Valve Guides In Iron heads (not sure yet)

6.50

104.00

Iron Head Rebuilding Quoted On Case By Case Basis

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These Operations Are After Dummy Checking Engine Assembly And

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Prior To Final Engine Assembly

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2

Machine Valve Cover Rail On Cylinder Head To Match Geometry On Intake

35.00

-

1

Machine Valve Cover Rail On Intake Manifold To Match Geometry On Heads

68.00

-

1

1

Machine Intake Push Rod Holes For Assembled Clearance (As Reqd)

88.00

88.00

1

Machine Distributor Hole On Intake For Correct Geometry To Block

224.00

-

1

Mill Intake Manifold Angles To Correct Geometry For Heads And Block

124.50

-

-

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Dummy Engine Assembly To Check All Clearances As Follows:

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Mandatory Operations, Prior to Engine Balancing & Building For All Engine

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1

1

Install Crankshaft Main Bearings In Housing Bore At Correct Torque _____

124.00

124.00

Of ______# Using Bolt/Stud Lube _______, To Obtain Size To Grind

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Crankshaft Mains _______ For Clearance Of .0___"

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8

8

Install Connecting Rod Bearings In Rods At Correct Torque _____ W/Lube

12.50

100.00

Of _____, And Obtain Size To Grind Crankshaft To For Clearance Of .0___"

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If New Rods Or Reconditioned Check The Tang Cut In The Rods For ---

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Correct bearing Fit In The Cap And In The Rod - (Correct If Required)

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1

1

Install Pistons And Check Piston To Valve Clearances Intake:_____ -----

228.00

228.00

Exhaust ______, With Camshaft Degreed At ____ Per Cam Card

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Intake Clearance: ________ Exhaust Clearance: _______ As Measured

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Intake Clearance: _______ Exhaust Clearance: ________ (Final Clearance)

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1

1

Check Exhaust Valve Clearance To Cylinder Bore For Minimum Of .060" ---

48.00

48.00

At Full Lift + .050" (Outside Diameter Of Exhaust Valve To Bore) This Is

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Done With Head Installed And Test Springs With Camshaft Degreed

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(Above Check Is Done While Checking For Valve To Piston Clearances)

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8

8

Verify Piston Protrusion Or Piston Recession To Deck Is Consistent At ____

4.50

36.00

1

1

Install Heads and Rocker Arms To Check For Correct Push Rod Length ---

98.00

98.00

Std Length For Comp Solid & Roller 9.157" (Actual Reqd: ________)

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Std Length For Crane Shell Type Solid 10.656 (Actual Reqd: ________)

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(Crane Push Rod Measures Ball To Cup Face, Comp Ball to Cup Depth)

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2

2

Machine Heads For Correct Head Bolt/Stud Washer Fit & Torque (As Reqd)

44.50

89.00

1

1

Machine Washer Faces On Intake For Correct Bolt Fit & Torque (As Reqd)

58.00

58.00

Above Two Washer Face Repair Operations Are For Used Heads

-

-

1

1

Balance Engine Rotating Assy Complete (Bob Weight _________)

295.00

295.00

1

Add Mallory for internal Balance of 428 in 427 Block

265.00

-

Assemble Engine Complete (As Listed) (Nov - Jan Only)

-

1

1

Assemble FE Engine providing all Specifications/Clearances/Torques

1,950.00

1,950.00

This Assembly Includes Pulleys to Clutch And Ready For The Test Stand

-

Bell Housing Dialed In, Camshaft Degreed, Valves Set, Brass Gear Installed

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Belts Installed, Water Pump & Pulleys etc., Distributor & Wire Made Up

-

(Block/Bracket/Trans etc.Painting Usually Takes Place During This Time)

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We Need Your Color Code And Brand-We Also Can Provide At No Charge

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A Color Chip (6" x 6") For Customer Review Prior To Final Painting)

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Mfg:_____ Color Code:_______ Application Yr/Model You're Using ________

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Color???Ron

1

Optional Adder If Special Engine Circumstances (Shelby).

250.00

-

-

Install Engine On Test Stand (As Listed)

-

1

1

Install Customer Engine On Test Stand

445.00

445.00

This Includes Installing Starter And Other Parts Required To Test Engine.

-

Our Gauges, Hoses, Fuel Lines, Test Stand Radiator Hoses

-

(Final Hose Connections will Be Required When You Install In Chassis)

-

-

Test Run Engine And Perform Required Operations (As Listed)

-

1

1

Test Run Engine, Run Timing, Tune Carbs or Carbs, Re Adjust Valves

550.00

550.00

1500-2000 RPM's Minimum 30 Minutes (Usually 2 Hours)

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Install inner Valve Springs after initial break-in

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Note: Testing can require more small parts not quoted

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Note: Final Radiator Hoses Will Be Required When Installed In Chassis

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Includes Removing Engine From Stand

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Includes Checking Oil Filter Internal Condition

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Special Built Engine Crate/Stand For Shipments Are Available

-

-

-

-

Total Labor Required As Listed Above

6,229.50

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Part List Options/Requirements

1

1

125M-10 Performance Main Bearing Set (1964/78) or Alternate MS863P-__ Mich 77

75.00

75.00

1

1

8-7170CH-____ Performance Rod Bearing Set (Std,1's,1X's & 10's)

67.81

67.81

1

1

1267M Cam Bearings (Side Oiler Block) or Alternate Dura Bond F24

73.84

73.84

Dura Bond Side Oiler Set F24 is 64.41$ (Modified FP-33 or FP-33T Add 45$)

-

1

1

260-1035 Base Felpro Gasket Rebuild Set

64.72

64.72

1

1

Intake Gasket Upgrade to Victor Nitro Seal 95159SG

35.00

35.00

2

2

1020 Felpro Head Gaskets (Aluminum FE Heads)

36.42

72.84

1

1

SCE 4034 Pro-Copper Embossed Exhaust Gasket Set (FE)

39.10

39.10

1

1

Felpro OS11701C Additional Pan Gasket For Windage Tray Applications

8.77

8.77

1

1

Cam Plug and all new Threaded Oil galley Pipe Plugs

6.11

6.11

1

1

Assy Matls.. Including RTV Silicon, Felpro Blue Sealer LL5(Assy Only)

15.00

15.00

1

1

154-7902 ARP HD Performance Oil Pump Shaft Upgrade from standard

23.95

23.95

1

1

224-41177 F/M Hi-Vol Oil Pump

58.79

58.79

Pistons As Required For Compression Ratio And Application

-

8

8

Arias Special Order W/Pins/Retainers/Fitted 4.240" Bore

135.00

1,080.00

Includes: .975 x 2.925 Pins 97586202925, (32) Retainers 990043S

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Ring Set As Required For Application

-

1

1

Arias Ductile Plasma Moly 1/16 1/16 3/16 4.263 182131-4.240

265.00

265.00

Roller Rocker Systems

-

1

1

DOVE/Comp Roller Rocker Arm Sets W/Shafts & End Supports 1046HD-KIT

875.00

875.00

-

Camshaft & Lifter Options

-

1

Comp Cams Solid Lifter Cam Kits Starting at 400$

400.00

-

9.157" Stock Length Ball/Cup Adj Type Push Rods

-

16

Comp 9.157 Stock Length Push Rods

5.50

-

16

9.157 -.050, -.0100 or -.150 Push Rods (as required) 3/8" NASCAR

12.50

-

16

16

as above but 5/16 x .080 wall Performance

10.50

168.00

1

1

PG4108 ProGear Timing Set 9 keyways

112.00

112.00

1

1

Engine Oil Supplement for Break-In 1052367 (1/3 in Filter & 2/3 in Oil)

6.95

6.95

-

2

2

22470 Moroso Performance Oil Filters (one For Assembly Test Run + One)

10.50

21.00

-

1

1

Dampner (Neutral FE) Ford original

-

Ron's Here

1

1

Ford B8AZ-6359-A Seal Sleeve (Behind Dampner) No Longer Avail From Ford)

-

Ron's here

1

1

ARP 150-2501 Dampner Bolt 5/8" 189# W/ARP Lube

19.95

19.95

1

1

378704-S Long Crankshaft Key (Ford FE)

3.95

3.95

1

1

1/4 x 1/4 x 3/4" Long Dampner Key

2.00

2.00

1

1

690-032 Brass Pilot Bushing (Rear FE's For Manual Trans)

7.25

7.25

-

Transmission/Bell Housing/Clutch

-

1

TKO Tremek 5 Speed Transmission

1,450.00

-

1

TKO II Road Race Tremek 5 Speed Trans w/.83 5th gear upgrade gear matls

1,850.00

-

1

8607 Mcleod Adapter (Bell Hsg To TKO) FE

165.00

-

3

12345349 GM Tranny Fludid For TKO ??

6.95

-

1

1

Lakewood 15210 Bell Housing FE SFI 2000 Approved

429.95

429.95

1

1

Lakewood 15980 Bell Housing Alignment Dowel Set (.500 Dial)

14.95

14.95

1

1

Pivot For Lakewood Bell Housing Clutch Arm C8AZ-7522-B

79.95

79.95

1

1

Clutch Arm 70-301 Ford For Mechanical Clutch linkage (Midstates)

45.00

45.00

1

1

37-220 Hayes Clutch (Pressure Plate) Chg To McLeod

239.75

239.75

1

1

70-115 Hayes Throw Out Brg Chg to McLeod

37.01

37.01

1

1

40-221 Hayes Clutch Disk For 1 3/8 x 10 Spline ??? Chg To McLeod

102.62

102.62

Ron's ??size

1

910 MRG Pressure Plate Bolt Set 3/8 or Alternate ARP 130-2201 36# W/ARP

7.95

-

1

1

ARP 150-2201 Pressure Plate Bolt set 5/16" 21# W/ARP Lube

9.95

9.95

Flywheel/Flexplate

-

1

1

12-240 Hayes SAF Flywheel (Internal Balance) 390 & 427's Chg To McLeod

294.95

294.95

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Motor Mounts ETC.

-

2

2

Set Of FE Motor Mounts (Midstates) 2289/2290

-

Ron to send

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Other Options

-

-

-

1

1

Shelby Oil Filter Block Adapter Plate

65.00

65.00

1

1

Aviaid 55410 Oil Pan 9Qt W/P-Up & Windage Tray - Street & Race

575.00

575.00

1

1

Aluminum Caps For Both Dry Sump & Alt Dip Stick Pipes

28.00

28.00

1

1

Ford Expansion Tank For FE's Shortened __"

-

Ron's Here

Tank Kit includes Thermostat, Gasket and 16# Radiator Cap & Over Flow Hose

1

1

Pressure Check & Rebuild Used Expansion Tanks (Customers)

25.00

25.00

Check It

1

1

180 Degree Thermostat (Large Dia) 33036 Gat

9.00

9.00

-

1

1

Hi Torque FE Starter (Gear Reduction) CVR ProTorque Maximum 5049M

254.00

254.00

1

1

Alternator Ford 1967 Mustang 55 AMP or by Ron Later

78.00

78.00

1

11

Polished Alum. Alt Bkt W/Bolt/Spacer and Incls Our Chrome Adjusting Arm

125.00

1,375.00

1

1

8213 MRG Chrome Coil Bracket

6.95

6.95

Ron to get??

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Black One

1

1

Shelby FE Water Pump (Aluminum)

178.00

178.00

Add 100$ for Polished Version with or without the Edelbrock Logo

-

1

1

MRG Dual Spring Safety Throttle Return Spring Kit

7.19

7.19

-

1

1

March 1910 Sgl Groove Pulley Set (Aluminum)

199.00

199.00

1

1

Water Pump Pulley Bolts 5/16-24 3/16Key Chromenet (4) (Clean Looking)

2.00

2.00

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Cylinder Head Valve Train Components

-

-

-

8

8

Ferrea F6215 Intake Valves 2.190 3/8" 5.450" .330 Tip 6000 Series

16.00

128.00

8

8

Ferrea F6212 Exhaust Valves 1.655 3/8" 5.534" .330 Tip 6000 Series

16.00

128.00

-

-

8

8

T-1809 Hard Exhaust Seats

6.45

51.60

1

1

Holley 12-390-11 Performance Mechanical Fuel Pump

112.00

112.00

Ron Maybe?

1

1

Ford Fuel Pump Eccentric _____-______ (No Longer Avail from Ford) RARE!

125.00

125.00

1

1

AQP AN Fittings for Kirkham (5 pcs)

25.00

25.00

1

1

Dove PCV Kit For FE's W/Rear Hole Incls Canister/Mesh/Plate & PCV Valve

78.00

78.00

4

4

FP485 Deck Dowels For FE Block Decks

0.39

1.56

1

1

_____-_____ Ford OEM Cam Plate Retainer

45.00

45.00

Fuel Log & Fittings

-

1

1

Steel Fuel Lines as reqd or with help of Ron's Original Parts

45.00

45.00

Ron's ??

1

1

Ron's 780 LeMans Restored Carb

-

Ron's here

Valve Covers & Breathers

-

1

1

Valve Covers to be defined yet by Ron - Estimate Price ?????

250.00

250.00

Ron ???

2

2

Original Breathers for Valve Covers w/Ford Decals

38.00

76.00

est$$

1

1

Original Breather for Front of Intake

25.00

25.00

est$$

Air Cleaners

-

1

1

Stellings & Hellings Air Cleaners For 2X4's (set of two)

65.00

65.00

1

1

Above with KN Air Filters

44.00

44.00

Ignition Components

-

1

1

MSD 8222 Blaster Coil Vibration Proof (Black)

48.30

48.30

1

1

Ron's Dua;l Point Dist here

-

Ron's here

10

8

0416 Accel Spark Plugs 14MM (EDE & Shelby)

1.75

14.00

10

0375 Accel Spark Plugs 18MM (Dove)

1.75

-

2

2

42800 Taylor Black Wire Seperators for 8MM wires above

6.95

13.90

1

1

ts for top of valve covers

6.00

6.00

1

1

FMS M-12259-M302 Black Ford Perf wire set 45 Deg Boots

60.99

60.99

-

Fasteners For Engine Assembly

-

-

1

1

255-1002 ARP Cam Bolt (see New Cam Plate Above)190PSI PRO Series

5.95

5.95

1

1

Gessford Special washer for Cam Bolts

12.00

12.00

2

2

ARP Cam Plate Bolts

3.65

7.30

1

1

ARP 155-5401 Main Stud Kit

-

Ron's used

1

1

ARP 300-8336 12PT Nuts for Stud Kit

47.95

47.95

1

1

ARP Head Stud Kit 155-4001 W/Hex Nuts (May use some 12Pt Nuts)

110.81

110.81

1

1

ARP 300-8334 12PT Head Stud Nuts (10 Packs) Reqd Some FE Alum Hds

23.39

23.39

1

1

ARP 455-2102 12PT SS Intake Bolts

34.44

34.44

1

1

MRG Carb Stud Set (4 Packs) Sgl 1X4

6.95

6.95

1

1

MRG Pan Stud Kit

28.00

28.00

2

2

ARP Short Rear Studs for Aviaid Pan 4.06 Specials AR4.060-10B

8.50

17.00

1

1

ARP 100-2801 FE Flywheel Bolt Set

9.95

9.95

Block/Crankshaft/Rods Castings (Donor Engine Castings)

-

-

New FE Engine Components Available

-

1

1

Ron's Timing Covre w/pointer

-

Ron's here

1

1

Eagle 6.490 H-Beam Steel Connecting Rods CRS6490F3D

689.00

689.00

1

1

Misc undefined parts allowance for this engine

75.00

75.00

Test Run Break-In Allowance

-

1

1

You should Allow For Fittings/Hoses/Brackets/Fuel Etc As Reqd

50.00

50.00

Start Up Oil And 1st Change

-

-

1

1

Freight Allowance on In Bound Parts

50.00

50.00

Freight Allowance on Out Bound Parts

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See http://www.gessford.com/cobraparts/fords.htm For Addl. Parts Prices

Total Parts Required As Listed Above

9,668.39

Total Quote For This Engine Job (Parts & Labor)

15,897.89

All Prices Subject To Change

Ron will update the Bill-Of-Materials with specific original parts required

 

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05/17/04

Old option (was Gessford's)

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