Deuces Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 WoW... ? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Bill, I hope you don't mind me posting this but here is the new Moebius SOHC long block carefully assembled. I'm attempting to strip the chrome from the valve covers but it's being stubborn. I'll post photos once they are complete. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 14 hours ago, alan barton said: ...Bill, I hope these help you in your quest and if you need any more photos or dimensions just yell and I will be sure to get them for you. Great photos, Alan. Thanks. Helpful to have such good reference pix right in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 5 hours ago, afx said: Bill, I hope you don't mind me posting this but here is the new Moebius SOHC long block carefully assembled. I'm attempting to strip the chrome from the valve covers but it's being stubborn. I'll post photos once they are complete. I don't mind at all, sir. These are also most helpful. The object is, after all, to try to come up with the best 1/25-1/24 scale SOHC Ford possible. The more info, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 17 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: I don't mind at all, sir. These are also most helpful. The object is, after all, to try to come up with the best 1/25-1/24 scale SOHC Ford possible. The more info, the better. I was betting you would see it that way. I should be ready to post photos of the stripped valve covers this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 This may help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Moebius valve covers stripped of chrome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Cammers were never painted Ford Blue. That color came in 1966 and all the cammers were built prior to that color use. They were painted black and pictures of the crate engines concur with that. And yes, you could buy a either a single 4V or dual 4V version over the counter at your local Ford store. About $6000 if I recall correctly. I have the price sheet somewhere in my "files". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike morelli Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Drew's article also states that the engines pictured were "flat black". I build engines for a living, and have done quite a few Hi-Po 289s, 406s, and 427s, and a few Cammers for customer's restorations and racers. There is an engine color that Dupli-Color markets, and that I use, which is not a flat, rather, it is labled "Ford Semi-Gloss Black", and has a subtle sheen akin to black powder coating, and I believe it to be closer to a Concourse correct color and finish. Pictured is a Cammer in a boat ( not my build ), however, it is closer to the factory sheen, ( hard to tell from the photo if it's gloss, or semi-gloss ), but it's not flat, and is just plain bitchin'. For a model, you could paint the block with heads flat black, then spray a light overcoat of gloss clear on it to replicate the "Semi-Gloss". Edited January 8, 2019 by spike morelli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Excellent reference photos in this thread! Thanks to all the contributors for the info. The Moebius engine looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 More photos here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 8 hours ago, Spex84 said: Excellent reference photos in this thread! Thanks to all the contributors for the info. Yes, thanks to all. Most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 If you make a resin motor, I’m in. Looks great!!! Not a sohc but this is in my friends 1970 Torino. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 AMT Wild Child Falcon Cammer: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) On 11/19/2018 at 5:17 PM, MeatMan said: I bought the 3D engine for my pending AFX Mustang build. I think its a nice engine, excellent fit and detail for the most part except the Ford logo on the valve covers. However I haven't painted them yet and they may show better with primer on them. The surface is slightly rough, kind of like cast iron in scale. Here I glued on the front cover and heads. Wonder if any of these 3D printed parts (intake manifolds, valve covers, headers) fit the Moebius block? https://www.shapeways.com/shops/3d-model-specialties?section=427+Ford+SOHC&s=0 Edited January 8, 2019 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) With some effort the high rise manifold from the Revell T-bolt could be made to fit the Moebius block. The T-Bolt engine is a 427 wedge but the port spacing looks close enough, at least for me it is. Edited January 9, 2019 by afx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Another Shapeways source for a 3D printed SOHC is TDR Innovations. Their engine is available at this time with Hilborn Injection but there may be more options in the future. Their valve covers are wide and not as tall as some others and include the Ford Oval and the 427 SOHC lettering. They are not cheap but compared to sourcing from multiple kits may not be so far out of line. https://sites.google.com/site/tdrhtmllearn/home/engine-shop/ford-engine-selection/ford-427-sohc-hilborn-injection Edited January 9, 2019 by David Added photo from TDR Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Looks like the Street Freak Mustang has the same engine as the Wild Child Falcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 The intake manifold from the Wild Child may have some value. The rest of it? Nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) @ afx...It looks like you fitted a plate to the rear face of the timing cover to close it off, and a slight extension to the intake manifold (on the Moebius engine). Correct? Edited January 9, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) I did add a strip on the backside of the timing cover to close the gap and to create the flange that is vague on the kit part. Also added a strip to the front edge of the intake manifold to close the gap. Edited January 9, 2019 by afx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, afx said: Looks like the Street Freak Mustang has the same engine as the Wild Child Falcon Correct: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: The intake manifold from the Wild Child may have some value. The rest of it? Nah. Big ol' ejector pins marks right down the center, unfortunately: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 33 minutes ago, Casey said: Correct: The spark plug locations are incorrect, the square end of the cam covers are to the front of the engine to clear the timing chain. The front plug on the left side would be into the timing chain. The cam covers also appear too narrow to me and have no bulges to clear the exhaust valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I applaud your diligence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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