Nice work on the valley cover. It should keep it sealed. I have one of Mummert's covers and have thought of adding some fasteners to it for the same reason. Here is a photo from today of my 312 in progress.









57 Black Tbird 312/auto

Marv, I'm from Melbourne Aust thats a good eye you have. Mark thats a fine looking engine 3x2's and alu heads. Dennis can you tell me what your starter is again? After 3 times i might remember, sorry.


y block powered mudshark or atomic

Oggie, Are you asking about the Ford FE series (352, 390, etc.) starter I'm using with the Flat-o http://flat-o.com/carproducts/yblock.htmadapter for my C-4 or the mini-starter http://www.autoelec.com/ that I suggested to you to help for clearance for your steering box?



I don't believe the FE starter will bolt up to your bell housing? I think I remember you are using a 4 speed?







As for remembering, That's "Old Timers Disease"



Good hearing from you,

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Is there a hi torque starter that bolts straight up to my genuine bell housing?

y block powered mudshark or atomic

Oggie, here's one... http://www.autoelec.com/html/y_block_ford_gear_reduction_st.html. Looks like it may be rotated to help with clearance. Anybody else have this starter.



Don't know what shipping would be to Australia, tho.



I'm assuming by Genuine Bell Housing your are referring to a Stock Ford Bell Housing.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

I don't have one yet but ordered one for my Tbird a few minutes ago. I have similar starters on both my FE powered rides and they are great. They are "clockable" so you can rotate the mounting to allow for 8 different positions. The sound of the starter is much different, not like the older Ford unit but more like a the new Ford or Mopar. I asked about shipping to Australia and he said it is about 50 bucks. Says he has shipped to New Zealand and Australia frequently.

57 Black Tbird 312/auto

I have one and it is great. It's worked flawlessly for probably 6 years now, maybe more. It's worth the price.


Lawrenceville, GA

Have you tried Con at CAE in victoria? 03 54721442. regards bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

Thanks for that Dennis i'll email those guys

Bill i'll be seeing Con tomorrow, i'll ask him if he's got em but i didn't want to remortgage my house are you looking after my Offie stuff!!!!

y block powered mudshark or atomic

yes, i dont think cons starter would be much dearer than US one plus freight and basically no warranty. Yes offy stuff is ok! trip to geelong nats was good, didnt catch up with everyone, time went so quick. regards bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia