F60L resto NSW Australia

[Lynn Eades]

Yes you do need a "flap" (rustband) in your tyres.
Congrats on the good block. Are you getting it crack tested?

There are 3 7/16" pistons available for these blocks(not that I am recommending you do that) although 3 5/16" is pretty safe. (they are meaty in the bore walls) What I would suggest is a set of modern pistons, and a good quality modern set of rings. (along with the things Mike suggested) Don't be tempted by "cheap"
If you are able to locate a good mercury crank, that gives you a 4 inch stroke. The longer stroke is good for torque. As a preference the longer stroke is better than the bigger bore if you have a choice of one. A merc crank requires different pistons, so you have to sort out your plan first.
You need to read as much as you can.
I have just recently fired up my motor. 3 5/16 Ross pistons, with a std (3 3/4) crank. This gives me 258 cu.in.

Learn about ZDDP, What are good adjustable lifters, Cleaning out the block, Pertronix etc.+++
Enjoy the journey.

[Mike Cecil]

Pity you are in Australia (or that I'm not!) as I have a set of eight new 3 5/16", 4-ring pistons & pins and rings 'surplus to requirements'.....

Plus a 1/2 set of 4 new 3 3/16" pistons and rings .... (don't ask me why!!!)

Anyone in the USA or Canada in need of a set?

Mike

[David Nicholson]

Engine stand slowly taking shape!

[David Nicholson]

Hi everyone, so I pulled the F60L (high and low with pot)Tx case apart. I knew that the intermediate shaft fwd bearing had failed, but the damage was worse than expected. The gears appear to be ok, but the main TX case has been chewed out. Does anyone have a similar photo showing the casting, so that I can make a comparison?

I need to decide if to replace the entire housing....I have a F15 Tx case in case somebody wants to swap!

What are people’s thoughts on the damage?

[hrpearce]

I have one pulled apart at the new property, I can take pictures on Sun. if no one beats me.

[sth65pac]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

I have one pulled apart at the new property, I can take pictures on Sun. if no one beats me.

Robert, does that mean you have one for David? If not, I might.

Cheers,

Ian
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...172#post237172

[hrpearce]

I'll have to look on Sunday, I am 90% shore it is a Ford case. It is available if wanted.