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    Denny's Falcon

    Hey gang,
    I've got Denny's bird in my shop. If any one could spare a little bit of time, his wife needs advice on where to go with the motor. Denny told her he blew it up.
    I don't think so, but can't turn the key and look under the hood at the same time. I've got the next 2 weekends free. Sheila and I would appreciate it.
    Bill Proctor .. 1963 Falcon Sprint. Looking forward to learning new things.

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    Bill I'm swamped this weekend but might be able to sneak over next one, that would be the 22nd. I'll see how the workload and honey do list goes.
    63 Sedan Delivery
    5.0 HO EFI AOD 8" rear

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    Same here Bill - but may have time next Saturday morning-ish, but already have 3 things wanting the same time of me this weekend - not sure who's gonna win. Will have to wait and see what the week deals me.
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    My daughter (and my wife) seem to think I need to attend her wedding and associated festivities this week-end. Possibly next week-end?
    Last edited by SmithKid; March 16th, 2014 at 06:04 PM.


    Gene Smith
    Fredrickson, WA
    '65 Ranchero Deluxe
    302, EFI, 4-Spd
    Granada Discs

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    Awesome next weekend is great! Just let me know what time is good for you.
    Thanks guys!
    Bill Proctor .. 1963 Falcon Sprint. Looking forward to learning new things.

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    If any of you are planning on coming up here to look at Denny's Falcon.
    My address is 5123 109th Pl NE Marysville. My house is by MPHS if you know Marysville.
    If you need directions call me at 425 244 2366.
    It won't fake long, and I'll have coffee and donuts here.

    Thanks again, Shirley emailed me today she also says thank you
    Bill Proctor .. 1963 Falcon Sprint. Looking forward to learning new things.

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    Just conversed with Roger regarding this...... Will 9:30 - 10:00 work for you? What kind of tools will at our disposal? Maybe we'll just bring some general stuff? Do you have any info regarding what it did when it died? Is it a six or eight cylinder?


    Gene Smith
    Fredrickson, WA
    '65 Ranchero Deluxe
    302, EFI, 4-Spd
    Granada Discs

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    Let me know what you guys find out. I will be in the middle of juggling a 7th grade science project build and staining wood for my dining room project.

    Jeff Watson
    Seattle, WA
    '63 Tudor Wagon (170 - 3 spd.)

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    There's a bit of science to staining a table - you could'a just combined them. But the lava spewing volcano should be cool too.
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    Well what is the story? did it blow up or what?

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    Is it a six? If so, my '62 has reached the "terminal frame" stage, and the 3 speed and engine are available.
    If it's running, take it apart and see why.

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    It's a 347 stroker and has a broken crank.


    Gene Smith
    Fredrickson, WA
    '65 Ranchero Deluxe
    302, EFI, 4-Spd
    Granada Discs

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    The first clue to the problem was while turning it over - not - seeing the fan spin So it appears the crank must be broken somewhere in the middle. At least a couple pistons are being driven, but clearly not the front two cylinders. We didn't go much further than to determine where it broke since it was a foregone conclusion that the motor has to come out and see how extensive the damage might be. Bill will be getting this info over to Denny's wife to see what she's wanting to do from here. I extended the invite to offer a tech day to his wife to pull it and tell her what the damage is - but that will be for her to decide. It's going to be a couple grand no matter which way she goes.

    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    Quote Originally Posted by SmithKid View Post
    It's a 347 stroker and has a broken crank.
    I think it was a 331 stroker, but right now it may be a 83 or a 165.

    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    I have 5.0 crank and rods for free if you need , just polish crank and check the rods for size...

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