I think I found your answer about the different colored rod:
High build up copper cyanide Trade name COPPERLOOM.
The manufacture can't aford to throw away every rod that gets .0001 or so over size. So, a thin coat of copper was plated on the rejects to bring them back to a size that could be re-machined to make acceptable. This was a lot cheaper than throwing them a way.
Wow I did not know that. Sounds simple enough. Learn something new everyday. Hows the cleaning up process going? Any more updates? Just got me a new 460 got it torn down about half way.
as of today the engine( moc up) and trans is in,everthing it tacked welded in,headers are on ( hooker swap headers) ,told her to order rack drop bushing kit,pan is a little close to rack.
Been taking care of some loose ends,and just finished a 532 today ,so I havent touched her stuff.
now Im going to grind on the crank some,and still deburr block,etc etc.
this engine will be in the car for a while then probaly be sold if/when she get tired of it,and want to go faster.It will be a pump gas (should run 10s) motor with iron heads.
Im on the edge of what I want to do to the heads? lol
I understand being busy as I am myself and winter has been too long as well. I have the bug to build another engine so if I can at least enjoy other peoples builds it gets me thru. Lol. Come on Katie get to work.
I'm new here, saw this and had to comment. I had an 89 Mustang and wanted to replace the 302 with a 460. Sold the car due to money issues and desperately needed a truck but am looking for another fox body to try this stunt with again. Will be watching this one..............close.
it is just rear sump needs little tlc on baffle area but overall good shape!!! 712 363 4385 Dave Also have windage tray for it!!!1
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