Thread: My first short block done! Another Y for the road.

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Thanks guys. The heads for it are in use now. I redid them 2000 miles ago and their springs are perfect for this cam. However they still have the two piece keepers & I need to find out if there is a one piece available to fit, preferrably lighter. Intakes are 1.92". The aluminum 4V Blue Thunder intake and alum pump also will be changed over.
A steel billet flywheel lightened 5 lbs may be a Christmas present.
The truck should get 20 mpg with this motor, rear end and light gross weight, possibly up to 24.

Nice looking motor.

I recall building a Ford short block many years ago.
Which brings up one of my off the wall questions -

The crank was hard to turn, probably from incorrect ring or crank bearing sizes.

What is an acceptable crank 'hand-turned' torque on a rebuilt shortblock?

For instance - if it spins with a speed wrench - its too loose???
On the other hand 30 ft/lbs is probably too tight???

Thanks - Bert