My 5.o Rebuild is finished. I would like to thank all the people here who's insights via public posts of problems and solutions helped me sort out problems before they occurred. My engine ran great from the 3rd start as seen on the video below.
The boring details of my rebuild are as follows
1987 5.0 block bored 0.030" over
Speedpro Forged Pistons - Summit
Speedpro Rings - Summit
Rotating Assembly Balanced by Mike Holsenback @ 81 Automotive
Federal Mogul Bearings - Summit
GT-40P heads ported and polished by Bobasaurus - Powered by FORD
GT-40P FRPP Headers - Powered by FORD
Explorer Intake - EBAY
Crower 15511 Cam - EBAY
Crane Valve Springs - 120Lb Seat Pressure - EBAY
Probe 1.6RR - EBAY
Powerbond SFI Balancer - EBAY
24Lbs/Hr. FRPP Injectors - EBAY
Pro-M 77 Bullet MAF - EBAY
New Flywheel - FRPP - Summit
SPEC Stage 1 - Pro3i Industries
Rear LCA - Pro3i Industries
Quadrant, Adjuster, & Cable - STEEDA
All of these meticulously assembled by Bobasaurus between 10-1-2002 and 1-10-2003.
A movie for you broadbanders. See a 5.0 installed by Bobasaurus, his Dad, and Stalekid.
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Bobasaurus
1987 LX 5.0 - Engine Rebuild now installed - 26290 Wonderful Miles so far
Items now installed from the
garage : GT-40p heads, Explorer Intake, FMS "P" headers, Crower 15511, SFI Balancer, 24#, SPEC Stage 1, T5z, 65MM TB, 77MM Pro-M, 255lph Pump