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  1. I am interested in getting a blown(roots) BBF crate engine and I have looked far and wide to no avail. Does anyone know any places that sell blown crate engines (preferably not ridiculously expensive also)? Also are there any threads on adding a blower to the Ford Performance 572 big block?
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  2. Alright, I've been unable to find the answer to my question anywhere else, so I'm hoping one of you BBF Savants can answer it for me... I'm in the process of building a '95 460 (D9 block, with F4TE heads) for my '95 F350 pickup. I know there are issues with camshafts and factory computers not...
      12 replies   746 views
  3. The fuel pump on my 1977 F150 with the 460 died. I rotated the engine so the eccentric is at it's lowest point. The new fuel pump will not go in. Then I noticed the arm on the new fuel pump will simply not move. I even tried to move the arm with tools and I can't get it to move. Should I be...
      2 replies   81 views
  4. I had a shop rebuild my 460, it starts and runs perfect on the surface but it has excessive oil consumption. I took it back to the shop- he stated performed a leak down test and checked PCV with no issues noted. We have both noted no oil leaks and NO smoke He is at a loss of what is causing...
      6 replies   177 views
  5. Question how you know what flex plate to use and the number of teeth. I am not talking about internal or external balance. I have a 557 with a JW wheel behind a PG and a Pro master starter. It's got some issues engaging and chewing up the flywheel/Bendix. What is the correct tooth count...
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