IamScotticus Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 (edited) Re-casting of the Kent 1600s had resumed. Back in 2020 the COVID situation shut down the foundry producing the special runs of classic Ford muscle. Then the government imposed new environmental standards that the foundry was not willing or able ($$$$) to comply with. It shut down. Apparently Ford Performance Parts is back in business with a new source for these lumps. Pegasus has them, I got one, and this is what you get. Pokey pokey Top Bottom Peek-a-boo There was a bag of plugs and dowels. Thsts it. No, I'm not ready to get it out on the stand yet for your engine porn. I will get around to that later. I am interested in showing the reliefs for the Pinto thrust bearings. According to the good people at Ivey, this is going to be a steady thing, not a limited run. There is a possibility of pausing the 8" deck to make a run of tall deck Lotus blocks, for the twinks I assume. FF blocks should resume after that. I suppose it should be asked, can a 1500 Pre-Xflow be made on this block? Edited December 6, 2024 by IamScotticus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdb Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 Wow, an official FoMoCo part. Pretty cool! Sorry but I'm not Kent-savvy enough to help with the technical questions, but there are other forums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 The crossflow in my Seven is build around one of these new Ford Motorsport blocks. It was assembled and dyno’ed by Ivey, based around a parts kit I provided (head and ported intake manifold by Tony Ingram, Carrillo rods, new Scat crank, CP pistons, dry sump pump, etc). The block is a thing of beauty. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted December 6, 2024 Author Share Posted December 6, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, dvl said: The crossflow in my Seven is build around one of these new Ford Motorsport blocks. Did you get the left side oil port boss tapped? Edited December 6, 2024 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 (edited) 58 minutes ago, IamScotticus said: Did you get the left side oil port boss tapped? It’s been a few years since the motor was built. I do not remember if the left side boss is tapped, but will look this evening or tomorrow. I’m measuring oil pressure at the right side port near the oil pump. Dave Edited December 6, 2024 by dvl Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdb Posted December 6, 2024 Share Posted December 6, 2024 That right side port is where my Kent blocks have oil pressure senders. I'm planning on using one of the extra ports on the external oil filter for oil temperature, one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted December 7, 2024 Share Posted December 7, 2024 (edited) I just checked mine and the large boss on the left side, forward of the motor mount, is not tapped. I retrospect, I should have had it threaded. If/when I ever rebuild this engine, I’ll consider tapping it as the main oil feed and switching to a 4 port dry sump pump. Thanks, Dave Edited December 7, 2024 by dvl Added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted December 7, 2024 Author Share Posted December 7, 2024 I agree the port is a good addition, simply because it's possible. But I question the necessity of it being used for the main oil supply when the FF cars run with the 5 port. Yes, the oil passage between 2&3 is thin, but I've never heard of it being inadequate for the competitive builds. I don't know. But, that port could be used for several things like an Accusump type priming device. Let's also remember the close proximity to the exhaust. Not a good place for rubber hose. Perhaps a hard line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvl Posted December 7, 2024 Share Posted December 7, 2024 16 minutes ago, IamScotticus said: I agree the port is a good addition, simply because it's possible. But I question the necessity of it being used for the main oil supply when the FF cars run with the 5 port. Yes, the oil passage between 2&3 is thin, but I've never heard of it being inadequate for the competitive builds. I don't know. But, that port could be used for several things like an Accusump type priming device. Let's also remember the close proximity to the exhaust. Not a good place for rubber hose. Perhaps a hard line. Agreed. i have no worry about a 5-port pump or the crossover between 2 & 3. Your comment about an Accusump like device makes a lot of sense. I wonder if that was the original intent of the boss. Due to the proximity to the exhaust, I’d definitely run a silicone over fiberglass, Fire Sleeve type material, over an oil feed line. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted December 7, 2024 Author Share Posted December 7, 2024 Or is it 1 & 2? I forget. Doesn't matter, I can't do anything about it except bypass it. I will ask Ivey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Westfield Posted December 8, 2024 Share Posted December 8, 2024 (edited) I'd def have it tapped before building an engine If not used, a plug is cheap teardown for doing it later ain't Edited December 8, 2024 by 7Westfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted December 8, 2024 Author Share Posted December 8, 2024 (edited) Ok, is there a consensus on a particular tap size? I've asked the man himself, Roger King, who being English, is understandably a BSP fan, and why not, Dowdy washers! Straight pipe threads don't crack blocks. He suggested 1/2-14 BSP, (if they will fit) which is also what the Titan pump housing taps are. I will have to bring a washer from my pump to see but I'm already having my doubts that boss has enough shoulder for the washer. Any other suggestions? Edited December 8, 2024 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdb Posted December 8, 2024 Share Posted December 8, 2024 My oil pressure sensor and port are 1/4 NPT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted December 8, 2024 Author Share Posted December 8, 2024 (edited) This block has a lot of development (abuse) potential. I have to consider the future owner may want to put the primary there. I can use adapters for a gage sender or other. Edited December 8, 2024 by IamScotticus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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