Author Topic: Shag's rebuilt Cleveland is home (Read 576 times)

cmayna · « **on:** November, 08, 2009, 01:01:29 PM »

Don't know where to begin except to say the more I started tearing into the Cleveland that was rebuilt 8+ years ago and never finished being assembled, the more I started to question how reliable this motor was going to be. After consulting with a couple
local engine guru's and going over what the engine had for cam, rings, valves, I decided to have it all redone. Well almost all.

Basically it now has:

1. Kept original pistons, but replaced to better rings.
2. Custom Isky Cam for better low end street usage.
3. 1 piece SS valves with new guide seats, etc.
4. It's original 4v closed chamber heads fully ported
5. Yella Terra's Street Terra-2015 roller rockers which are strictly bolt on with no head machining required.
6. Comp Cam push rods

I learned of the builder, Dave Haver of San Mateo, a couple years ago but lost his info until I was talking to another local mechanic
about the engine who mentioned his name. Dave specializes in racing motors but is finding himself doing more and more street motors. On weekends he's a crew chief at Infinion Raceway for a couple local teams.

We got along very well during Clevo's rebuild and I think I'll be very happy with the results. When the time comes, Dave will be hands on to break in the cam on startup day.

There are a few minor items I need to get to finish the motor but the remaining big ticket items are:
Carb - Dave is going to supply me with one of his rebuilt Holley 600 or 650
Ignition - I'm going MSD with separate box
Exhaust - Who knows......Last night I listened to 2 Clevelands motors, one with full length Hooker headers and another with stock exhaust manifolds. Loved the sound of the stock manny system.

Yesterday afternoon just when I was getting ready to lock up the shop after helping KBMWRS do his breaks, I get the call that the motor is ready to come home. Hell, can't go home now, so I waited.

Here's some pics:

Engine builder, Dave Haver delivering the motor yesterday:

68EFIvert · « **Reply #1 on:** November, 08, 2009, 01:30:24 PM »

It looks like you're about to turn that thing into a hybrid and burn some gas & rubber. Congrats, it looks great.

lethal289 · « **Reply #2 on:** November, 08, 2009, 03:15:05 PM »

Thats great craig, it really looks good. The black intake bolts are a nice touch! :ecit

Fast68back · « **Reply #3 on:** November, 08, 2009, 03:40:48 PM »

Why isnt it in the car yet?

silverblueBP · « **Reply #4 on:** November, 08, 2009, 04:29:50 PM »

Shoulda had Duane come over and help install it and fire that beotch up!

Midlife · « **Reply #5 on:** November, 08, 2009, 04:54:47 PM »

That motor is beautiful enough to make a grown man cry. *sob*

scedd · « **Reply #6 on:** November, 08, 2009, 04:56:42 PM »

Good to see the Yella Terra roller rockers on it.
I didnt know another great Aussie product had made it to the states.

cmayna · « **Reply #7 on:** November, 08, 2009, 06:39:03 PM »

My builder was initially very hesitant about these roller rockers until I bombarded him with lots of specs. Now he is a loyal Yella Terra builder.

garner67 · « **Reply #8 on:** November, 08, 2009, 10:29:32 PM »

Congrats, Craig. She's a beauty! I like the black block & heads.

What valve covers & air cleaner will be put on top of that power plant?

Let me know when yer gonna drop it into the engine bay!

David67 · « **Reply #9 on:** November, 08, 2009, 11:50:36 PM »

Craig,

You are going to be very happy with that motor. :coo

daveSanborn · « **Reply #10 on:** November, 09, 2009, 06:41:11 AM »

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Kept original pistons

Craig,

Have you guys determined what the CR will be? IIRC, 4V Clevelands were at 10.7? Premium fuel?

cmayna · « **Reply #11 on:** November, 09, 2009, 07:56:00 AM »

Dave,
My builder knows I want to use pump premium and he supposedly built the engine around that demand, but let us see.

Michael,
Just now looking at valve covers. I want black aluminum covers with aluminum colored fins and lettering (if any). Here's some "351 Cleveland" covers that I like but not sure if I really want the word "cleveland"

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ansenusa.com/images/110-4003%2520-%2520Ford%2520351%2520Cleveland%2520Black%2520B.png&imgrefurl=http://www.ansenusa.com/shopexd.asp%3Fid%3D236&usg=__KNqwXQCgPAcf5fYW9YTdj49NoYA=&h=237&w=355&sz=213&hl=en&start=5&um=1&tbnid=ruiWm_M2K5Ph1M:&tbnh=81&tbnw=121&prev=/images%3Fq%3D351%2Bcleveland%2Bvalve%2Bcovers%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1

....and yes, you'll be invited over for the drop in party

Fast68back · « **Reply #12 on:** November, 09, 2009, 08:11:10 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-351C-351-CLEVELAND-BLACK-POWDER-VALVE-COVERS-NEW_W0QQitemZ350272436055QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20091031?IMSfp=TL091031173007r25673

abrahamfh · « **Reply #13 on:** November, 09, 2009, 12:17:27 PM »

I hope my Windsor doesnt read this, but she looks beautiful Craig. :ep. I agree with the so pretty it will make a grown man cry comment. Let us know when your dropping her in, i'll be there.