I'm going to rebuild the engine in my 70 Lincoln Mk III. It's a 460 rated at 365 hp and 500 ft lbs torque. It's rated stock at 10.5:1 and it's a totally original engine w/97k miles on it.
To keep it from pinging I've been having to run premium along with a bottle of Amsoil Octane boost (one bottle for 15 gals) and having the timing retarded to 0 degrees. I have a Pertronix II replacing the points and the carb is a fairly new Edelbrock 1604.
My goal for this rebuild is to end up with at least the stock rated hp and torque and that it run on premium with no pinging. (with the timing set correctly of course)
I'll also be towing at 4,000 lb trailer with it.
Recommendations please on how to achieve my goals.
Details like: what cam to use? pistons? valves and valve seats? Valve springs? Should I go to roller cam?
Of course I'll be replacing the cam, lifters, oil pump, all bearings, valves, valve seats, valve springs, valve guides, timing chain/gears, and having the crank turned.
I want to do this right - I'd like to drive this car a LOT for the next 10 years and not have it apart every other week for engine maintenance!
To keep it from pinging I've been having to run premium along with a bottle of Amsoil Octane boost (one bottle for 15 gals) and having the timing retarded to 0 degrees. I have a Pertronix II replacing the points and the carb is a fairly new Edelbrock 1604.
My goal for this rebuild is to end up with at least the stock rated hp and torque and that it run on premium with no pinging. (with the timing set correctly of course)
I'll also be towing at 4,000 lb trailer with it.
Recommendations please on how to achieve my goals.
Details like: what cam to use? pistons? valves and valve seats? Valve springs? Should I go to roller cam?
Of course I'll be replacing the cam, lifters, oil pump, all bearings, valves, valve seats, valve springs, valve guides, timing chain/gears, and having the crank turned.
I want to do this right - I'd like to drive this car a LOT for the next 10 years and not have it apart every other week for engine maintenance!