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Hi Cory

My transmission is the standard full-aluminium T10-M.

I have no idea for the code. I only know that the car was produced in December 1965 at San Jose plant then completed at Shelby plants before being shipped on January 29, 1966.
So probably between September and November should be okay.
The problem is that I am living overseas... (France), so it is much more difficult to find some parts...

I will check tomorrow for the metal shroud

I am sorry to bother you again, but I have a little question on the 66' GT350 radiator.

#779 is equipped with an aftermarket replacement (but the good thing, is that the high performance unique metal shroud is attached).

Since we are doing a consequent work in the engine compartment, I plan to change this old, non-OEM, radiator for a new one.
Of course, a correct dated radiator would have been the best option. However it seems that finding a good specimen (at a correct price...) is as optimistic as finding the Holy Grail.

I wanted to know which radiator/solution you would recommend, in order to have something efficient and which would ressemble the most to the OEM ones.

Thank you again for your help

Anthony

If you need the translation of some parts of the movie (maybe not the whole movie, too much work ^^), I can do my best 

Okay thank you Randy.

So it seems that my engine has been already rebuilt (but everything at the standard size).  Anyway, since it is open, we can do that again ^^. It has 70K miles.

So the Cloyes C358 should be the correct timing chain ?

edit : it seems that S406 is written of the cam gear, according to the eyes of my mechanics ^^

My mechanics (who has the engine for the moment) just confirm that the cam sprocket is a cast iron one, so it seems not necessary to change it.

But my questrion is: is the cast rion type a factory setting?
I suppose yes since it seems that my engine has never been opened before.


Just also a quick question: my rod bearings were Federal Mogul 3100 AP (3100 AP Fm written there), are they original?

Thank you both for your help

Sorry, it is sometimes not very easy to follow with technical stuff for non native speakers ^^.

So if I follow correctly, I should prefer a Clayes C538 timing chain rather than an original one? Of course I fully understand that this kind of material has been strongly improved through time

The gears are in good conditions, so maybe it is better / sufficient to only change the chain.

Do you have any advice on the brand/model I should choose?

Thank you

Hi everybody

We are currently (still..., pandemic did not optimized our time) rebuilding my GT350 66' engine.

I have found most of the parts I need, especially the complete rebuilt kit for my gearbox.

However, I still need to find some parts, comprising the timing chain.

I don't now if it is better to change only the chain or also the gears...
Do you have any advicefor that?
Do you have a part to recommend?

Thanks for you help

Cheers

Anthony

We bring the block to our local shop to check the cynlinders.
Unfortunately, they have taken a conical shape through time... so we have to bore at 0.020"

So you assume that I can safely use unleaded petrol without any modification of exhaust seat?

I was running this GT350 with unleaded petrol without any leaded additive, and we were wondering if it is safe/reasonnable for the engine over time

Thank you again all of you for your help 

These microcracks are impressive, I will try to check that in mine next time I have the opportinuty to see my mechanics.

I contacted Randy for the pistons and Jim and Brant for the remaining parts.

Since we need to resurface the cylinder heads + make the appropriate modification for unleaded petrol, we can bring the blocks and the crank shaft to the engine specialist to check the wear and dimension of the shaft and the current bore of the cylinders. As far as we have seen, standard bore will be okay for both crankshaft rod baering shells and pistons

Thank you very much for your help

I didn't know that the cast pistons may develop micro cracks over time, so yes it can be more reasonnable to change it (especially since the engine is disassembled)
The cylinders are in a very good shape, oversized pistons are not necessary .

Which brand / model should I prefer to put in this engine ?


I have checked on Virginia Classic Mustang (+ Shelby Parts and Restoration), but it seems that they do not have the engine parts I need on their catalog.
May they be able to have theses parts upon request ?

Thank you again for your help 

[Gearbox:]

Hi all 

I am not very new in this forum, but I think I was not there for a way too long and my previous account was probably deleted...

Anyway, couple of months ago, I plan to make a complete restauration of SFM 6S779, including bodywork (in order to put the original Ivy green metallic paint back) and the powertrain.

The disassembly of the engine and gearbox attested that they were in a pretty good state actually, but we still need to replace several parts.

I request your knowledge here to help me finding the best parts for this Shelby GT350


Gearbox:
The gearbox is the full aluminum Borg Warner T10M (prod date 1965/07/25). I need to change the different bearing (especially the front ones) + the gaskets.

Which one should I choose?

I have seen the Scott Drake rebuild kit (150$) : https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-drake-manual-transmission-master-rebuild-kit-4-speed-borg-warner-t-10-289-1965/p/TRK9/

The USA Standard ZMBK166 (55$) : https://www.diffsonly.com/ZMBK166--USA-Standard-Manual-Transmission-T10-Bearing-Kit-1960-1967-4-SPD_p_16939.html
There is other references, like the BK177, what are the differences ?

Engine:
The engine is matching number and has never been opened before (ca. 71K miles). The pistons are still in standard cast.

I need the following parts:
-   Complete gaskets kit
-   Rod bearing shell (3100 AP Fm inscription)
-   Piston rings
-   Timing chain
-   Alternator  belt
-   Oil filters
-   Core plugs

I think it should be better finding original FoMoCo parts for that? Are they still available and are they robust enough?

Do you have an idea where can I find them? I was used to MustangUnlimited in the past, but their catalog seems to have been on a diet...

Thank you very much for your help

Cheers

Anthony