Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Hey guys,After much soul-searching, I have made the difficult decision to replace myFord with a Continental. I LOVE Fords, and especially LOVE this one thatI've put so much time and money into. However, with the areas that Marciand I are wanting to fly (out west) I decided that since I'm rebuiding thefuse anyways, now would be the time to make the switch.If I was only going to fly around here, or up in the lowlands, I'd stickwith it in a heartbeat and I still think they make the coolest Piet going.This all having been said, If anyone is interested in an absolutely greatFord that has been built by the best hand in America and test run up theying-yang, contact me. The engine is running on a test-stand at Lowell'sright now, here are the specs:Built by Ron Kelly (check out his website, rk designs) from handpicked partscounterbalanced crank, dye-penetrant testedmodern Chevy pistonsinsert bearingsKen Perkins double magneto set uphigher compression, two plug aluminum head (Dan Price head, no longeravailable)Enlarged oil sump, holds on extra quart.B grind cambronze timing bear, not fiber or aluminumModern design "T" type water pump that PUSHES cold water from down low intothe engine, rather than sucking hot coolant from the engine.Has two carb/intake setups for increased performance, a weber and anaerocarb.Has two brand new slick 4130 mags with harness on it, I'll sell with orwithout, as I'd like them for the Continental.I also have the Forrest Lovely radiator, the engine mounts etc.This engine has been built with longevity and strength as paramountconcerns. It has almost 20 hours on the test stand. An average Fordaverage will turn 1800 to 1850 static, this one is turning 1992rpm with a76X42 Sensenich prop. (we have the photos to verify)This motor is ready to install and go, all the work and painstaking researchhas been done to ensure the safest, most reliable Ford possible.I am figuring out a price, but if you're interested, call or emails yourquestions.Douwedouweblumberg(at)earthlink.net805 573 3564________________________________________________________________________________