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    Ford 351 W - Engine rotation change

    I have done this. The only problem I had was a leaky rear seal. During the initial buildup, I installed a speedy sleeve over the crank hash marks. Evidently, this made the seal "too tight" as it was failing after a short time. I tried both left and right seals, both failed in rapid succession...
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    440 Chrysler center riser aluminum manifold option

    I have raw water cooling, using a double pocket pump. The aluminum manifold (now at 12 years) shows no sign of corrosion, but if it does fail, it is easy to replace. Between the aluminum intake and the aluminum logs, I think there was a weight savings of 150 pounds, quite alot in a 2200 lb boat...
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    Hard starting 440

    "My 1969 vintage has points ig "My 1969 vintage has points ignition. Hard starting when cold. Always starts fine when warm. I tried shunting the points to 12 volts when cranking with no improvement. Choke seems fine. New plug wires. I just filed and reset points. Perhaps they are the...
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    Reverse rotation leaking seal

    "I recently built up an auto e "I recently built up an auto engine(Ford) 351w into a marine engine for my Century wood boat. The engine runs great, but I have been fighting a leaking rear main seal. I realize that I should have used the proper crank, but didn't. I did use the reverse rotation...
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