[Michael Brand F/SA]

I read an article which stated a few Canadian SD's came with a functional shaker. Does anyone have a copy of the order sheet?

Thanks,

[73brewstersd]

My documents do not state whether it was a functional shaker or not. Greg

[73brewstersd]

Maybe the WX3 calls out functional shaker, because I don't believe the WX3 was a code on US cars when looking at their shaker options. Or it could be a simple typo on my docs..

[johnta1]

The WX3 is for the shaker hood?

It would be on the buildsheets of the SD's.
No special listing for just the scoop that I know of?

One thing, on the buildsheet, it shows in box 96 (I think) 073 - S on most I have seen for the 73 SD TA.
74 SD TA's have 073 - N on most I have seen.

What is different I don't know.

[Michael Brand F/SA]

Originally Posted by 73brewstersd

Maybe the WX3 calls out functional shaker, because I don't believe the WX3 was a code on US cars when looking at their shaker options. Or it could be a simple typo on my docs..

Thanks for the information. I'll keep on digging.

[SD73]

My California sold '73 SD is opted with the WX3. - R/A SHAKER HD. The shaker is non-functional, but the T/A's still needed a hood with a hole in it. That's what the WX3 should be for.

[73brewstersd]

Okay good to know. My PHS was different than my Canadian docs. PHS was WS3, and the Canadian docs were WX3. I was unsure why they were different for any other reason than a typo.

[Michael Brand F/SA]

I'm checking a couple specs on the Super Duty 455 and am curious if someone can give me the stock head gasket thickness? NHRA has it listed at .045, just need to confirm.

Thanks,

[Michael Brand F/SA]

No idea how accurate these articles are but here are the links to them. I would love to have a copy of a build sheet that shows these Canadian cars came with functional hood scoops. Looking to build a 455 SD for NHRA stock eliminator competition and a functional scoop would help in the power area.

http://blog.cars-on-line.com/2014/02...am-super-duty/
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/jamos1/index.html

[bluebird455]

Seen three Canadian SD's in the past, none had it. always thought they did.
Who knows, maybe there's some out there.

[74 SD455 Formula]

The only one's that I have seen guy's made Functional using 74 GTO Shakers.

[74SDformula]

This almost brought me to tears.

[SD73]

That looks like where the elephants go to die.

[Rocky Rotella]

Originally Posted by Michael Brand F/SA

I'm checking a couple specs on the Super Duty 455 and am curious if someone can give me the stock head gasket thickness? NHRA has it listed at .045, just need to confirm.

Thanks,

The stock gasket should measure around .050" thick.

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by 74SDformula

This almost brought me to tears.

Were they "seasoning" them? Like they do with racing blocks by leaving them out in the weather for a few years to unstress the metal?
;-)

[74SDformula]

Originally Posted by njsteve

Were they "seasoning" them? Like they do with racing blocks by leaving them out in the weather for a few years to unstress the metal?
;-)

Will (tajunkman) and I came across an abandoned hoard of parts years ago and these were spotted there. Wish I knew the background. I did keep one as a souvenir.

[Larry Navarro]

Originally Posted by Michael Brand F/SA

I'm checking a couple specs on the Super Duty 455 and am curious if someone can give me the stock head gasket thickness? NHRA has it listed at .045, just need to confirm.

Thanks,

the NOS SD gaskets I had on my old SD clone were measured at, .062" thickness.

[Super Duty D]

I thought the number was .050" stamped metal. I guess we have new/old question in this massive thread

[Super Duty D]

Quick search....

http://www.forums.maxperformanceinc....sket+thickness

[PAUL K]

Originally Posted by Michael Brand F/SA

I'm checking a couple specs on the Super Duty 455 and am curious if someone can give me the stock head gasket thickness? NHRA has it listed at .045, just need to confirm.

Thanks,

Compressed thickness will be around .051. A new unused gasket will measure around .058.