The Bronze Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 If you're gonna spend time/money on a head have a read of this: http://www.fordmods.com/ford-4l-and-6-cylinder-f1/which-head-is-best-for-250-xflow-4-1-t32204.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 06/02/2017 at 19:24, MightyJoe said: still not much about, but tbh i htought the windsors were worth more coin, not really sure. i'm kinda comitted to the 4.1 idea now though. Running 302w and c4 for $2700 on tardme at the mo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 thats decent money. there was one on the facebook buy sell last night too. complete minus dissy with c4 for 2500. i always manage to eat my words! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 6/02/2017 at 20:49, cletus said: this may interest you then https://www.streetmachine.com.au/events/drag-challenge/1611/ford-falcon-xf-ute-250ci-six-cylinder-at-drag-challenge Not sure I'd like to rev a 4.1 to 7000. Must sound like it's going to explode. How's that grouted block thing work wrt cooling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 that rust situation looks familiar. I should post some progress pics of mine. surprised you're swapping in an xe dash - the odometers fuck out routinely I've been through 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 do they have the easily broken gears? $10 on ebay and 20 mins to replace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 I actually didn't realise they had weak clocks. Nah the xf dash is crap. It weight half what the xe does and the clocks are just nasty. Retro but not in The good way. I have some s pack clocks with volts and oil pressure in them so id rather get that working properly anyway tbh. Also if the Speedo drive is in the back of these (I haven't checked) I'll get it recalibrated to read correctly with my wheels. The rust thing I was expecting. Meh. Its an old Ford man I'm not that naive anymore lol I'm chuffed to have not found more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 12 hours ago, The Bronze said: that rust situation looks familiar. I should post some progress pics of mine. surprised you're swapping in an xe dash - the odometers fuck out routinely I've been through 3. yeah get some pictures up please! i need inspiration and tbh, i just like looking at falcons. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Having several broken odometers in an XE dash is still better than staring at an XF dash. They're horrible. With you all the way there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963 AP5 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Hey there I noticed that the Weber carb you have for your car is the later model version with the anti-pollution gear on it. I recently rebuilt one of these for one of my cars and it works awesome however you will want to do away with the 2 stage idle jet as they almost always cause problems when they get old due to the little diaphragm inside failing. Weber performance in Australia can supply a simple and cheap jet holder that allows you to replace the problematic component and also allows you to fit different jets for tuning a modified engine. http://www.weberperformance.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=6_268&products_id=1345 The 2 stage jet is a 70 when the engine is cold to aid warm up and a 50 when the engine is warm for improved economy and reduced emissions (but probably not optimum performance). I am running a 60 in mine and it seems pretty good all round. This picture may be helpful showing the standard jetting for the 34ADM, it's good to check that nobody else has messed with the jets etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'd be keen for some pics of how your carb is set up with plumbing to emissions cannister etc too. I removed the lpg and need to replumb the mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thanks I'll look into that I'm keen on the tuning bit . Bronze I'll get some pictures but I just chuced mine together a bit of trial and error until it ran right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963 AP5 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Pretty sure I have a diagram somewhere that shows all the vacuum connections. There are a lot of hoses to sort out so I will have a hunt and post it up if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bronze Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 that could be handy if it's an nz one - I have an aussie manual but they have all sorts of emissions shit nz new didn't so it's not much help. I just need a rough guide as all the hose is all over the show and the idle is sky high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963 AP5 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Here you go, not sure if this is for an Australian or NZ car but maybe it will be useful to both of you. I know at some stage they went to a full electronic distributor (no vac advance) so this diagram will not be applicable to all models. Bronze, maybe you can start a thread in the tech section as I am sure members on here will be able to assist you with your LPG de-conversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 On 08/02/2017 at 21:41, MightyJoe said: thats decent money. there was one on the facebook buy sell last night too. complete minus dissy with c4 for 2500. i always manage to eat my words! . I realise I'm too late to the party with this one, but I have a Mallory twin point dizzy from a 351w that needs rehoming if the need finds you. I ain't never gonna use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 nah i'm into the 4.1 for real monies now dude so thats the donk i'm sticking with. cheers though, if i hear about anyone needing one i'll send em your way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Factory air con bitches! ok so the bottom hose has been hacked off but i can braze another union on. its not a priority now but man this is so cool for the future. it holds pressure too cos i tested it. score. man i cant wait to be cruising in an ice cold ute, ice cold. cos thats how i roll. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Jealous of your bench seat score - where did you get it and do all the XA-XF ute/sedan/wagon benches fit between any model? Also have you sussed some Tridents yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 i was in it already but under 2 seat covers. its pretty nice though. not sure about XA-C but the XD-XF do, i think the XG-XH are different. i could well be wrong! you can go from from single seats to benchies in the same models though the mounts are the same. mine uses the oe holes through the floor braces and 5mm square washers on the underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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