Listers,
I haven't posted in a while as I have been just swamped with travel so it is
good to be back.
I have just discovered a rattle from inside the original 260 and by all of
my investigation it sounds like a cracked piston skirt. I originally was
going to repair it but found some bad stuff with the cam and the heads as
well......so I have decided to build a replacement and would like some
feedback if you all would be so good.
I have found a 1990 HO 302 (5.0) I guess they are called 5.0 if the water
pump is reverse rotation. I have a few questions.
I have agreed to purchase some heads from Theo so I will have twisted wedge
heads.
Here are my questions:
1. The Balancer center area seems to stick out a long ways and I was
wondering if I need to get it milled down or not? Can I drill the 4-bolt
pattern into the stock pulley?
2. Does the reverse rotation water pump still flow the same as the
stock Tiger pump?
3. I know I need a 6 bolt bellhousing but do I need a particular one or
do I need a particular clutch fork?
4. The head are supposed to have .350" taller valve cover rail. Will
this be a problem for valve cover clearance?
5. Can I use the Tiger Flywheel? If not which one do I need?
If you guys respond thanks in advance!!!
Best Regards,
Tim Ronak
PS: I refuse to cut the car in any way.
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