1986 7B Project

[RFranklin]

Some asked me "Is that a carb intake on that?" Yes, for the engine run in and hot test it was easier that digging up a harness and computer for the injection. Don't worry SVO funseekers she will be all SVO in her glory. My engine guy won't release engines until they're hot tested and this was an easy way to set it up for test. We have already tested the oil pressure and primed the engine. Using a drill to spin the pump it's showing 65psi .I also fabricated a transport cradle to safely bring it home.

[svono50]

You really need to find something to do in your spare time...

Let me guess, you had an old carb'd 2.3L just laying around?? I had many years of fun with my old '80 Mustang with a n/a 2.3L, got the thing to about 140hp in the latter stages and combine that with a car that tipped the scales at 2800lbs with me in it, it was quick off the line.

Good luck with your engine run-in.

[RFranklin]

Let the Engine Swap Begin

Hi Guys just finshed removing the engine from the 7B. To my suprise after scraping the gunk and paint from the block in turns out the engine is the original one and numbers match. . I'll be bringing the new engine home this week. I will have the original one rebuilt and installed at a later date. I'm just thrilled it's the original. Here are some pictures. More to come

[Ford Builder]

Thats great news, Where did you find the Vin on the block ??

[RFranklin]

I found it on the Turbo side stamped on the machined flat spot. I actually thought it was a replacement motor when I bought it. After I pulled the motor something said take a wire wheel and solvent . After the layers came off there it was. It was really thick with gunk and paint. I had to really take a magnifying glass to be sure the shallow part of the stamp would show the numbers.

[Ford Builder]

Ok Thanks , I will check my block to see if it matches

[RFranklin]

Typically, I have seen the last 6 to 8 characters. For example my VIN is 1FABP28T9GF236562 the Characters on the block are GF236562.

[Ford Builder]

Ok Thanks

[RFranklin]

Here are a few pictures of the original engine. I'll be bringing the new one home tomorrow. After get this one cleaned up it goes off for a complete rebuild.

[RFranklin]

Progress on the new engine

Hi Again, Sorry it's been awhile. However, the progress is good. Slow but good. . I'm hoping to have everything back in a couple of weeks. My problem is if I find anything that remotely could be a problem I can't overlook it. It's so much easier to work on outside the car. Here are a few pictures.

[inerceptor]

Looks good. I wish I was a far along as you. I am still waiting on my cylinder head that I ordered from Boport back in February. Apparently he is extremely backed up. So, my build is at a stand still. I have been getting a lot of parts powder coated here at a local shop. He is very reasonable and does a good job. I have also been cleaning parts and ordering some as money allows. Are you painting your engine bay? If so are you going to paint it the way it was from the factory or do as some others have and base clear the engine bay as well as the outside body? Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the engine bay come just painted the factory color but not cleared. Anyway, I can't wait to see your finished product. I am sure it will look like it just rolled off of the show room floor.

[RFranklin]

Thanks pal, yes it's a long labor of love for sure. I've been following your journey with BoPort. Hopefully, you will get it soon. I've heard the head work is really good and worth it. I'm looking forward to seeing yours also. As for the engine bay I just noticed after I pulled the engine it was a different color. I think I am going to shoot it the original color. My engine bay was so dirty I couldn't tell. As soon as I get a decent break in the weather I am going to push it out of the shop and steam clean everything. After 27 years of crud build up it will need it. I still need to order the AC 134 Kit. I'll keep the original AC parts in storage. In the meantime like you, it's Glass beading, Wire wheeling, Painting and Powder coating parts. The joys of restoration.

[RFranklin]

Getting closer more plumbing

Well guys slow but steady. Sometimes it feels like a game of inches. I have alot more plumbing done. I need to fabricate 2 coolant tubes for the turbo. Oh well at least I will have the tools for future projects . Here are a few more pictures.

[inerceptor]

It has been a while since I looked at your thread. Those pictures look good. You have really made some progress.

[Ford Builder]

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She is shaping up nicely, when is motor go back in the car?