368 Lincoln Build

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368 Lincoln Build

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martyk98	Posted 6 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 2 Years Ago Posts: 160, Visits: 31.8K	I'm looking for professional input. I have a very nice 368 block. Not looking to build a race engine but wondering what i can do to pump it up a little. Can I run roller lifters/cam?
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368 Lincoln Build By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

What vehicle? Are you wanting to keep it original looking? If not,... By Joe-JDC ( 6 Years Ago )

[quote]... a couple of spacers, and a SBC intake manifold help... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

[quote][b]KULTULZ (11/8/2019)[/b][hr][quote]... a couple of spacers,... By Ted ( 6 Years Ago )

[B]THANX![/B] again Ted ... really appreciated. Those adapters are... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

I have one of those Hilborns stamped 303. It was on a 368 race engine... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

Read This -... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

I've already talked to them. They won't do a retro, just sell you new... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

If you have the 303 olds injector body they are easy to adapt to the... By RB ( 6 Years Ago )

[quote][b]martyk98 (11/13/2019)[/b][hr] I've already talked to... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

or the info and advice. I have decided against rollers. The cam is at... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

That is going to be one beautiful ride ... For any 368CI HP info,... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

How about 8 webers? By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

Those will work ... ;) By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

I've got an email in to Jim Inglese in Florida. He's the Weber Guru. By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

FYI-in case anyone is interested: Weber sold out years ago. Repos were... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

[quote]FYI-in case anyone is interested: Weber sold out years ago.... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

Well, I'm on m way with the 368 rebuild. Cam is back, Block cleaned,... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

Let the fun begin. Cam and bearings are in. Plugs and slugs. Waiting... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

Looks good Marty.. A small suggestion.. If you bought stock type... By RB ( 6 Years Ago )

We're using the original pistons and rods. This motor was well taken... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

Its nice to have a spare block to help in fabricating mounts and heads... By KULTULZ ( 6 Years Ago )

This is going in my 54 Merc Monterey. The car is already done, I just... By martyk98 ( 6 Years Ago )

Hey Ted, gotta extra exhaust valve you want to part with? Marty By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

hi! 57 to 64 HD trucks used a late holley pattern intake with a normal... By yalincoln ( 5 Years Ago )

RE: 368 Lincoln Build By KULTULZ ( 5 Years Ago )

Beautiful motor "K". I'm going to lean away from a traditional intake... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

[quote]Beautiful motor "K". I'm going to lean away from a... By KULTULZ ( 5 Years Ago )

Besides not getting parts delivered on time, now UPS says they dropped... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

RE: 368 Lincoln Build By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Got the Weber/SBC intake manifold today. Unbolted the weber plenum.... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Advice is Wanted: I'm still looking for a new distributor. Should I... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I would use a 57 or later distributor because it would look more... By FORD DEARBORN ( 5 Years Ago )

That drive gear is the same as a 390. I had to replace a couple and... By mjs ( 5 Years Ago )

Thanks. I have the gears and the distributor. I thought someone might... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Just got the adapters back from my machinist friend, Harry. These go... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

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Our engine is running with stock intake and carb setup. After a few... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Well....Our engine is super hard to start and there is a lot of crank... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Are the piston ring end gaps adequate? Beyond that, I’ll suggest a... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

ALL cylinders have low compression. We're thinking the cam timing is... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Does it still have the carb and stock manifold? What changed from 4... By DryLakesRacer ( 5 Years Ago )

We can't figure it out. It started up right away first time. After it... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Typically, retarded timing will cause the engine to run hotter than... By Joe-JDC ( 5 Years Ago )

Was fresh fuel being used when the engine was first started? If the... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

Check the balancer for true top dead center.. Like Joe says, hard... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

Thanks for all the advice. We are checking each and every idea. Gas... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

One tooth of timing is way too much either way.. My guess is it one... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

I got an engine to run once being a tooth off and it was unbelievably... By DryLakesRacer ( 5 Years Ago )

OK, Timing: we have gone through the gambit of rotating the... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Did you check your rocker arm ratio and valve tip relationship? With... By Joe-JDC ( 5 Years Ago )

Good thought Joe, that's on our list. Fortunately there is a lot of... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

20-21 inches of vacuum is a lot.. That cam must not be a big step up... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

To piggy back on Joe's comments one thing you could try is to back... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

All comments up to this point are valid. I’ll add a couple more.... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

Leak down test coming this week. You're right, the cam is not too... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Well...It's not the valves. It's the cam shaft. The new grind is so... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

What did you determine was the problem with the cam? Is it a regrind... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

Like Royce, I would like to know more details on the camshaft and... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

Yeah, the initial timing thing threw us too. Anyway, long story... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I"d like to see the numbers. I assume these are the numbers you came... By Oldmics ( 5 Years Ago )

Boy that's a new one on me, a regrind being that far off... If you... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

By the way, where are you guys located? By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

Puyallup, WA, a small town just SE of Tacoma. It's not us, it's the... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I have worked with Oregon Cams and Delta cams up in that area.. Both... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

They turned the two I gave them around in short order. Got them back... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

It appears the intake is the problem. It opens at 36 degrees BTDC and... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Total agreement on the numbers being out of whack. What were the... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

If you could post a copy of the cam card sent back from the grinder... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

It's been too long since the grind, sorry, no card. As far as the... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

We're up and running. Cam swap did the trick. All cylinders at 145.... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

You will likely have to do your own linkage design with bell cranks... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

Vacuum is going to be an issue. With my custom made adaptors which fit... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Do Webbers not have vacuum ports for that purpose? By charliemccraney ( 5 Years Ago )

To get an accurate vacuum reading you need to have a common plenum.... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

https://www.alkydigger.net/proddetail.php?prod=AD-Vacuum By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

That would be fine if I had a full intake manifold. I'm working with a... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Marty, I just went thru a similar exercise on an Algon FI unit for my... By miker ( 5 Years Ago )

I would love to PM you but I'm getting a "cannot do" error when I try.... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

For balancing Weber carbs, I use a Unisync tool. Works also for... By Ted ( 5 Years Ago )

Here's the start of my Weber makeover. By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

RE: 368 Lincoln Build By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

The rear Weber on the distributor side makes my stock cap not fit.... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Look for a marine cap for a Ford distributor. I think MSD or Mallory... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

Another option would be to hunt down a Mallory model YL distributor... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

Thanks for the info. As you know, searching for anything Y block on... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Are you using the 56 dual advance Load a Matic distributor? If so it... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

aas By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

That is the earlier distributor, which will need to be replaced.... By charliemccraney ( 5 Years Ago )

you might find a early truck engine, as,some of them had gear driven... By 2721955meteor ( 5 Years Ago )

If I install a spacer on one then I 'll need to space all (linkage).... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I see your problem.. And it is a tough one. It's not the carb... By RB ( 5 Years Ago )

I'm going to try Charlie's idea first. It's the cheapest and seems to... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Now that you see the problem, I would start over with two new spacers,... By Joe-JDC ( 5 Years Ago )

Was there a "crab" cap available ever? By Lord Gaga ( 5 Years Ago )

I have never seen a crab cap for this distributor. Joe: I'm not seeing... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I think he's talking about the aluminum blocks you made, spanning the... By charliemccraney ( 5 Years Ago )

The two aluminum spacers. Move the two rear ports forward on both... By Joe-JDC ( 5 Years Ago )

Going with Charlie's plan A first. Plate aluminum is at the machine... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Well, the blocks will do the trick. I need to massage them a little to... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

387 A is a Y Block marine distributor, if that's what you want E... By Cliff ( 5 Years Ago )

Just purchased a 57-63 Ford Distributor with combo mechanical and... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Thanks Cliff, should clean up nice. By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I have a few more By Cliff ( 5 Years Ago )

Wow! There are two Ducoil distributors in that collection. Way cool! By wrcannon1 ( 5 Years Ago )

Nice collection! By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Well, the Mallory distributor isn't going to work. It's just as tall... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Mallory has a crab cap that is a lot shorter.... By Cliff ( 5 Years Ago )

Isn't that just for the front mounted flathead engines?... By paul2748 ( 5 Years Ago )

I'll bet a clever person could make that cap fit. By Lord Gaga ( 5 Years Ago )

Better look... By Cliff ( 5 Years Ago )

The 8 cylinder flat (crab) cap sold by Mallory is simply a red version... By Cliff ( 5 Years Ago )

At a closer look, I think we can all agree the diameter of the crab... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

we are at a slight stand-still with linkage. Jim Inglese says he... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

Don't give up on me, I might have found a local that can help with my... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

I found my man. He'll be taking my assembly after the holidays. He's... By martyk98 ( 5 Years Ago )

The 16th is the big day. I bundle everything up and take it to Tacoma.... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Engine, carbs and accessories delivered. Now I wait for results. By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Marty; Don't know, but have you tried garycroan@gmail.com in... By PF Arcand ( 4 Years Ago )

Funny you should mention Gary. Earlier, (2019) he tried to give me a... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

hi! do they make an adaptor for a FE? check with Royce but i believe... By yalincoln ( 4 Years Ago )

are saying an FE adapter with fit a 368? By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

My understanding is that the LYB bell housing bolt pattern is on a... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )

Several people have jiggered the holes and removed the dowel pins on a... By RB ( 4 Years Ago )

I just received the first picture of my Weber 368 project. I like the... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Just finished my first attempt at engine turning. This valley pan was... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Before and after By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Just when you all thought I have given up or left the site, I'm still... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Just a suggestion, I have seen a couple of engines done with a 2k... By ian57tbird ( 4 Years Ago )

Thanks for the tip, what I don't see is any shade of aluminum color.... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

2K or 2 Pack describes coatings that require a hardener or catalyst,... By ian57tbird ( 4 Years Ago )

Google POR. I used some of their clear on my engined turned pieces... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

OK, now that our hot summer is fading fast, it's time to get moving on... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

The Valley pan has another pan under it so the vacuum lines work... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

I’d get a bottle or 2 of brush on clear coat for the brass/copper. The... By DryLakesRacer ( 4 Years Ago )

Right side up By paul2748 ( 4 Years Ago )

Good idea, I think my POR clear will do the same By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Carbs, wires and throttle linkage on. Working on the water lines next.... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Still working on the coolant lines but we did get the fuel pump on... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

no work on the engine lately, my partner had eye surgery and is... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

After running the motor for a time, we are discovering the vacuum... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

You could use the vacuum distributor to trigger an external,... By charliemccraney ( 4 Years Ago )

Or switch to a post-'56 Y-block distributor, just change from the 14... By Dobie ( 4 Years Ago )

It looks like the problem is any distrilblutor other than a load o... By FORD DEARBORN ( 4 Years Ago )

Well, we thought it over and after weighing all the options, decided... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

[quote]... decided to go with the guy in Oregon that converts the... By KULTULZ ( 4 Years Ago )

Outfit called FBO Ignition out of Cottage Grove, OR. They have a... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

[quote]Outfit called FBO Ignition out of Cottage Grove, OR. They... By KULTULZ ( 4 Years Ago )

It's going in my driver. 54 Mercury Monterey. I'll remove the 302 and... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

The MERC is beautiful also. I think I am getting jealous ... :( Will... By KULTULZ ( 4 Years Ago )

Oh, yeah, they do the conversion of Pertronix small block... By charliemccraney ( 4 Years Ago )

The original color was that soft green. Reminded me of the walls of my... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Just got off the phone with FBO Ignition. Don sez he can retro my... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Distributor is home. Looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it installed... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

That’s a really impressive build. I’m thinking I may need to talk to... By miker ( 4 Years Ago )

I'll get some pictures to you tomorrow. I've been fighting a prostate... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

OK Miker, here you go: He even ID'd the housing underneath for future... By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

He give you the advance curve? Weights are under the plate I assume.... By miker ( 4 Years Ago )

So, correct me if I am wrong. If I understand correctly, this is a... By bird55 ( 3 Years Ago )

The distributor I had modified was a load-matic for a 56-57 368... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Yes, he included a spec sheet. By martyk98 ( 4 Years Ago )

Don't count us out. I've had a setback with prostate surgery and nasty... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Just get yourself well - a speedy recovery.................... By FORD DEARBORN ( 3 Years Ago )

Major Set-back!! We go to install our newly modified distributor to... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Not sure of what you have? I thought the loadomatic went out at the... By FORD DEARBORN ( 3 Years Ago )

Edit I only mentioned the 2 different gears because I know how... By FORD DEARBORN ( 3 Years Ago )

Which part of it doesn't fit? By charliemccraney ( 3 Years Ago )

I needed to replace the gear on my 368. As i recall when I called my... By mjs ( 3 Years Ago )

The housing is the problem. The diameter of the housing won't... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Glad you found the problem I have on hand here both a Ford and... By FORD DEARBORN ( 3 Years Ago )

Thank you. I sent the unit back on Saturday. He must have grabbed the... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Well.... It was more than just the housing. I sent it back and got... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Sorry to hear about the additional problems. Hard to see the internal... By FORD DEARBORN ( 3 Years Ago )

I hear you. I think the issue is when they modified the shaft to fit... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

That's one thing about being retired, you don't have to be in a hurry.... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

8 Webers or 4 two-barrel Webers? By 55blacktie ( 3 Years Ago )

4 two barrels. My partner had COVID so between crummy weather and him... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

we're still here. Being lazy about finishing up the engine. It's 90+... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

well, we installed the rebuilt distributor. It ran for about 15... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Did you try rotating the gear 180° on the shaft to see if the holes... By Ted ( 3 Years Ago )

The whole shaft has been "redesigned" using a sleeve of some kind to... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

Well, this whole distributor modification thing has finally been... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

we have our engine tuned and ready. will start the swap after New... By martyk98 ( 3 Years Ago )

We started the final tune on the 368 with the Chinese knock off... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

You don’t mention if the fuel is coming out of the throats or the... By Ted ( 2 Years Ago )

Thanks Ted, we did modify the cam just a little but it's still pretty... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Marty, what size are those Webers. Bore and Venturi. It’s been... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )

Hi Mike- They are 48 IDF Chinese Weber knock offs. I was told... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Out with the 302, fitting the adaptor to our extra block. We're being... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Any chance you can get a couple air fuel meters, one on each bank? If... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )

Our build has come to an end. One of the bronze guides wasn't fitted... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Very sorry to read this. You fellas poured in way too much effort to... By FORD DEARBORN ( 2 Years Ago )

we're considering it but probably not. I need an exhaust valve. EGGE... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Got a valve and gaskets. We're going to try to put this back together... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Everything put back together. The engine runs fine but we still have... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

compression check went good, we're sure it was low earlier due to fuel... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Really sorry to hear that guys.. And you were so close.. Building a... By RB ( 2 Years Ago )

So far I have had inquiries from local to Norway, including France.... By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

Motor sold locally, no shipping. By martyk98 ( 2 Years Ago )

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