GT40P Header Installation | Installing GT40P Specific Ford Racing Shorty Headers
We are installing the CORRECT headers for the GT40P heads. These headers are specifically designed to work with GT40P specific heads. There is no need to get special spark plug boots when installing these headers. Out of the box they come ready for paint. I decided to go with a flat black VHT paint (very high temperature). These headers […]
How To Install a Harmonic Damper (balancer) on a Small Block Ford 302
An important step in your roller 302 budget build is the harmonic damper. Make sure if you are using a later model H.O. roller 302 you use a 50oz. imbalance harmonic damper. Grease the crankshaft prior to installation and make sure the balancer is installed completely onto the crankshaft. You can verify this by installing the […]
How To Install Roller Rockers and Pushrods on a Small Block Ford 302 | GT40P
When installing the roller rockers and pushrods on the small block Ford 302 you want to pay attention to a few important details. Always work in a clean workspace and stay organized. This is a process that is a bit time consuming so make sure you have an hour or so set aside to do the job the right way. Begin […]
How To Install Roller Lifters on a Small Block Ford 302 5.0L Roller Engine
This is how I install roller lifters on a small block Ford 302 5.0L roller engine. I begin by using Ford Racing’s performance roller lifters. Once I take them out of the box, I give them an oil bath for about 1 full week. This allows the lifters to fill with oil and all the air to escape from them. […]
Installing the Oil Filter Adapter on Small Block Ford 302
This is a simple yet very important step in the process. You will need to pick up an oil filter adapter to mount the oil filter properly. This part is made by Allstar Performance Part Number: ALL92003. The existing adapter is removed by a hefty 32MM socket. Once removed, clean the area where the filter gasket will be installed on the block. Then thread […]
How To Install Mechanical Fuel Pump on Small Block Ford 302
Installing the mechanical fuel pump on a small block Ford is a very easy and straight forward process. Begin with a clean surface on the timing cover. Make sure you have quality hardware and the gasket is clean. Depress the fuel pump activation arm slightly to clear the eccentric and install the bolts. Hand tighten them and do not over tighten […]
Oil Pan Installation on Small Block Ford 302 Roller
This is a fairly straight forward installation and only a few considerations need to be made. Purchase a quality aluminum oil pan that is front sump style to match your new oil pump & pickup screen. When considering an oil pan, make sure the mounting lip is thick and has a good amount of material. Use a […]
Timing Cover & Water Pump Installation Stage 1
In these steps, we will set the timing cover and water pump into place. Keep in mind that this is not a final installation because a lot of the bolts used in this process will be determined by the accessory bracketry used later on in the build. Primarily, you want to install these components to set the oil pan and […]
How to install a Double Roller Timing Chain Set & Gears
Today we will be installing one of the most critical components of any engine. The timing chain and gear set. This set happens to be a very high quality Made in U.S.A. Cloyes timing set. This set is a double roller and ready to go. I like to write on the gears with a silver paint pen to […]
Fuel Pump Eccentric Installation on 302 Small Block Ford | Mechanical Fuel Pump
This is how the fuel pump eccentric looks on a small block Ford. This is a common part that is often very overlooked when converting a new EFI 5.0L roller 302 engine to a mechanical carburetor engine. This eccentric looks like a small pulley that has offset mounting holes. One accommodates a 3/8″ mounting bolt that runs through the camshaft. […]