Ford FE Big Block: 360 to 390 Conversion! Start to Finish

Start to finish 390 FE build using a 360 FE core from a 72 Ford F250.

FordManDan's 2nd engine build video: This time a Ford Big Block! Lots of good engine building info as well as FE specific details! Check it out.

Shortcuts & Parts info below:

Ford FE Engine Info 2:10
Main Components 7:42
Camshaft 13:30
Main Bearings 16:46
Rear Main Seal 20:10
Thrust Bearing & Main Bearing Clearance 27:05
Crankshaft Install & Torque Sequence 33:03
Piston Rings and Rod Prep 41:04
Piston Install & Rod Endplay 1:04:22
Timing Set & Fuel Pump Eccentric 1:12:35
Oil Pump Drive Shaft 1:31:35
Head Gasket & Cylinder Head Install 1:39:00
Oil Slinger & Front Cover 1:45:13
Oil Pan Sealing 1:54:28
Hydraulic Lifters 2:02:53
Valley Pan & Intake Gasket Info 2:05:55
Intake Manifold Sealing 2:09:10
Rocker Assemblies 2:14:31
Engine Start up 2:19:21

Pistons: UEM Silvolite 1131H (Flat top with 1.76 comp height)
Camshaft: MEL-MTF-4
Head Gasket: Felpro 8554PT
Intake Gasket: Edelbrock 7224 (heat-riser block off)
Stock Style Intake Gasket: Felpro 90415 (use with valley pan and carb w/ choke)