Recent content by Hardy 1955

Thank you Ronnie I think we have problems with the compression in the cylinder No. 5 The engine has been bored to 0.60 excess, but was probably not executed properly. My plea to you, could you put me together a conversion kit to the engine from 340 to 400-500 to get Ps? Autumn is a beautiful...

Hello Ronnie I am not satisfied with my 409 and would like to rebuild it. Could you give me compile an appropriate conversion kit? Greetings from Germany Hardy PS: What would be an invitation to a 2 week vacation in Germany 2-3 days followed by free time and engine conversion including...

If a bill is not on a 750 carb useful? Hardy

Hello I currently have installed a 600 Edelbrock carb on my 409 engine (340 hp) and I think it runs too lean. What would be the better alternative? Hardy

Hello I think I have a possible solution. From the front exhaust pipe on a PCV valve on an oil separator (old gin bottle with bottle holders in the U.S. version of course, whiskey bottle) and from there to the intake on the carburetor vacuum. Ventilation is provided by the air filter to the...

Hello I think I have a possible solution. From the front exhaust pipe on a PCV valve on an oil separator (old gin bottle with bottle holder) and from there to the intake on the carburetor vacuum. Ventilation is provided by the air filter to the rear port of the Edelbrock intake manifold...

Hello Would not it be better ventilation to make the valve cover on a PCV valve? Hardy

Hello I have the problem that arises at full load quite a lot of oil on the rear engine vent. The 409 is equipped with an intake manifold by Edelbrock (1x4 intake small port). What can I do? Is it for the Edelbrock intake manifold, a special ventilation? Greeting Hardy

Hi Again, the question to the engine specialists. Since I anyway have to install a new camshaft, which would, in your opinion, a good combination for a 409 with 340 hp. From Tripower carburetor I have strayed, I'm with the setting too difficult, I'm looking for a simple solution with good...

Hello Is the man from this video the maker or the seller? Hardy

Hello According to the 348/409 Part number list, there were but for the 409 engine with 340 HP these 2 Camshaft 1965 340HP 3838416 1965 340HP 3744430 how is the Specification of these two? Hardy

Hello My basic problem is. I have my end of last year, bought a newly built 409 in USA. Unfortunately the engine was running out of true after the installation and brought no power. Various experiments with a new carburetor, new distributor, new spark plugs, new ignition cables, and light...

Hello Is this meant. If the camshaft is not something too sharp for a smooth running engine, would not one with a lift to 450/450 better? I wanted the new intake manifold from Edelbrock 7158 for einen 600 Edelbrock arburetor, because I only have a small truck intake manifold. My Configuratin...

Hello Unfortunately I had to go to the measure of the camshaft find that these significantly different. The intake and exhaust are usually measured from 0 to 8.1mm hub with a dial indicator directly on the camshaft. The lift of the intake cam from: Cylinders 2 makes only 0 to 7.8 mm / 4...

Hello Unfortunately I had to go to the measure of the camshaft find that these significantly different. The intake and exhaust are usually measured from 0 to 8.1mm hub with a dial indicator directly on the camshaft. The lift of the intake cam from: Cylinders 2 makes only 0 to 7.8 mm / 4...