Brodix Ford Compatible Head User Manual

Apply anti-seize on all bolts and spark plug threads.

Spark plug recommendations for the ST 5.0 head are Champion C63CX or Autolite AR 3924. For the Track 1 Ford, BF 200 and BF 300 series heads, Autolite AR 51 for alcohol and Autolite AR 52 for gas are recommended. This is only a recommended starting range. You may discover that a colder or hotter plug will work better with your combination. There is a 5/8 inch hex 14 mm .750 reach plug available in limited heat ranges.

Place large ﬂ at side of spark plug gasket next to head for a proper ﬁ t.

The ST 5.0 spring pockets are 1.500 out of the box.

For the Track 1 F, spring pockets are 1.550 out of the box. The BF 200 and BF 300 series spring pockets are

1.750 out of the box. Do not cut any spring pockets larger or deeper than standard size without consulting a BRODIX Technician.

Guide plates must sit ﬂ at on rocker pads for proper

rocker arm to valve contact.

Warning! Please be advised that heat soaking aluminum heads above 250° F can drastically affect the hardness.

Cleaning techniques that utilize heat are not recommended.

Please feel free to call, write, or Email if there are any problems or questions. We have a complete repair service available if head damage occurs.

ATTENTION:

VALVE SPRING WARNING FOR ALL PACKAGES

On all complete packages, it is very possible that your valve springs are not correct for your camshaft. All valve springs should be checked for compatibility to your camshaft. Severe wear of valve train components and severe engine damage could result from failure to do this. Check spring requirements before heads are installed on the engine. BRODIX requires you to supply the valve springs for any engine that has a ﬂ at tappet camshaft with over .615 valve lift.

Thank You

For Buying BRODIX!

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

No warranties of any nature (expressed, implied, ﬁ tness of usage or merchantability) are given on these products. Seller

undertakes no responsibility for any product sold. Additional disclaimers are within and are binding upon this contract. Due to the intended usage of products offered, all products are sold on an “as-is” basis, and no warranties of any kind, whether written or oral are made by BRODIX, Inc., its agents or employees. All implied warranties, including the implied warranties

of merchantibility and ﬁ tness are expressly excluded, and the buyer bears the entire risk as to quality performance and use

of these products. BRODIX, Inc. will assume no responsibility of personal injury, labor or other injury arising out of the usage of high performance racing parts or products. Any defective part will be handled between the original manufacturer and the

buyer. BRODIX, Inc. reserves the right to change speciﬁ cations, prices and discontinue parts without notice. Installation of

BRODIX heads may adversely affect the vehicle manufacturer’s warranties, and may violate State and Federal laws when vehicles so equipped are operated other than strictly off-highway. BRODIX reserves the right to discontinue any product at

its sole discretion and without any liability with respect to similar products already in the ﬁ eld. Some parts are not legal for

sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.

WHILE OUR PRODUCTS ARE USED ON MANY SUPER-CHARGED APPLICATIONS

SUCCESSFULLY, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A GREATER POTENTIAL

FOR ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF TUNING ERRORS.

When cylinder heads are purchased bare, bowls are not

blended and ports are not matched.

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

ALWAYS CONFIRM PRICE WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER.

WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF INCREASES.

Instruction Sheet For Small Block Ford Compatible Heads

WARNING!

PLEASE CHECK THE HEAD THOROUGHLY IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY. IF YOU SUSPECT A DEFECT, CONTACT BRODIX, INC. OR THE DEALER IT WAS PURCHASED FROM BEFORE ANY WORK HAS BEGUN. BRODIX WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VISIBLE DEFECTS AFTER ANY WORK HAS BEEN STARTED.

INSPECT THE HEAD FOR DAMAGE FROM SHIPPING AND CHECK VALVE STEMS FOR NICKS BY MISHANDLING.

CHECK PISTON TO CYLINDER HEAD CLEARANCE.

Always check valve guide clearance when heads are purchased bare. When buying the heads complete, this

is performed at BRODIX. A good cross hatch pattern is desirable for initial oil retention.

Valve stems should be lubricated before installation in valve guides. Recommended valve clearance is .0016 for intake and .0016 for exhaust.

Most bronze valve guide wear problems are created in the initial preparation and engine warm up. Bronze guides cannot run dry for any amount of time.

If a valve stem seal is used, the neoprene-teﬂ on insert type is desirable. We do not recommend a tight seal.

The ST 5.0 head will use stock 5.0 standard non-adjustable rockers, Motorsports part number M6564-B351. The Track 1 F and ST 5.0 R head will use guide plates with the BRODIX part number BR 289351 and standard Ford roller rockers.

Use Loc-Tite “271” sealant on rocker stud threads.

Some rocker studs will bottom out before contact with guide plate is made. Excess material must be ground off bottom of stud so that stud hex contacts the guide plate correctly.

Fel-Pro or Cometic head gaskets are recommended. Always check for gasket overlap into chambers.

New type o-ring gaskets may imprint heads, but in most cases they are acceptable.

Torque 1/2 inch head bolts to 100 ft-lb in increments of 20 ft-lb. Use a drop of 30W motor oil under head of bolt. Make sure head bolts do not bottom out in block.

Sealer should be used on head bolt threads.

A re-torque after initial warm up is desired. Allow engine to cool for twelve hours before re-torquing.

For the ST 5.0 and Track 1 F use head bolt part number AR 154-3605 for a 289-302 cu in and AR 154-3603 for a 351 cu in. Use head stud part number AR 154-4005 for a 289-302 cu in and AR 154-4203 for a 351 cu in. For the BF 200 and BF 300 series, use head stud part number AR 254-4312. BRODIX also offers head studs for aluminum Ford blocks, when using BF 200 series heads only.

You must check pushrod clearance with head installed on the engine block before ﬁ nal assembly. The head may require special length pushrods.

Intake gaskets are available from BRODIX and BRODIX dealers. The ST 5.0 heads use part number FP 1250, the Track 1 F uses part number FP 1262, and the BF 200 and BF 300 series heads use part number FP 1265.

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BRODIX Ford Compatible

Cylinder Heads

Head Bolts Head Studs

Head

Gaskets

Intake

Gaskets

Exhaust

Manifolds Rockers

Gaskets

ST 5.0

ST 5.0 R, KC ST 5.0 R, KC LH F 17 195, KC LH F 17 210

T1 F STD, STS T1 F STD 214, STS T1 F STD 225

T1 F X

AR 154-3605(289-

302) AR 154-3603 (351)

AR 154-3605(289-

302) AR 154-3603 (351)

AR 154-3603 (351) AR 154-4203 (351) 12 PT. FP 1011-1, (1962-82)

AR 154-4005 (289-302) 6 PT. AR 154-4203 (351) 12 PT.

FP 1011-1, (1962-82) FP 1011-2, (1983-95)

FP 1011-2, (1983-95)

FP 1250 FP 1487

MG 1350

(BRODIX EXCLUSIVE)

FP 1250

(ST 5.0 R, KC ST 5.0

R, KC LH F 17 195)

FP 1262

(KC LH F 17 210)

FP 1262

(T1 F STD,

STS T1 F STD 214)

FP 1262 R

(STS T1 F STD 225)

FP 1262 FP 1427

FP 1487 MG 1350

(BRODIX EXCLUSIVE)

FP 1487 MG 1350

(BRODIX EXCLUSIVE)

MG 1351

(BRODIX EXCLUSIVE)

302 - EDELBROCK PERF. RPM - 7121 302 - EDELBROCK AIR GAP - 7521 302 - EDELBROCK VICTOR JR - 2921

302 - EDELBROCK PERF. RPM - 7121 302 - EDELBROCK AIR GAP - 7521 302 - EDELBROCK VICTOR JR - 2921 351 - EDELBROCK PERF. RPM - 7181 351 - EDELBROCK AIR GAP - 7581 351 - EDELBROCK VICTOR JR - 2981

STOCK FORD NON-ADJUSTABLE ROCKERS

7/16 ROCKER STUDS WITH 53/119 CENTERLINE GUIDE PLATES - BR 289351

FORD COMPATIBLE SPEC HEADS SP FO 46 223 (IMCA) 27 223 (ASCS)

BF 200

BF 201, BF 202

BF 300, BF 301

AR 154-3603 (351) AR 154-4203 (351) 12 PT. FP 1011-1, (1962-82)

FP 1011-2, (1983-95)

AR 254-4312 FP 1022 - L.H.

FP 1023 - R.H.

N/A

AR 254-4312 FP 1022 - L.H.

FP 1023 - R.H.

N/A

AR 254-4312 FP 1013

CLEVELAND/

N/A

MODIFIED

FP 1262 FP 1427

MG 1351

(BRODIX EXCLUSIVE)

FP 1265 FP 1431 FORD MOTORSPORTS

FP 1265 FP 1431 EDELBROCK - 2990

302 - EDELBROCK PERF. RPM - 7121 302 - EDELBROCK AIR GAP - 7521 302 - EDELBROCK VICTOR JR - 2921 351 - EDELBROCK PERF. RPM - 7181 351 - EDELBROCK AIR GAP - 7581 351 - EDELBROCK VICTOR JR - 2981

M - 9424 W 351 (9.200 DECK) M - 9425 W 351 (9.500 DECK)

(HAS WATER CROSSOVER)

EDELBROCK 2991

(NO WATER CROSSOVER)

7/16 ROCKER STUDS WITH 53/119 CENTERLINE GUIDE PLATES - BR 289351

T & D 7383 CLEAR ALL PUSHRODS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

T & D 7384 CLEAR ALL PUSHRODS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

T & D 7200 (1.70 + RATIO)

T & D 7201 (1.65 AND LOWER

RATIO)

CLEAR ALL PUSHRODS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

SUPPLIER ABBREVIATIONS: AR = ARP SK AND MG = BRODIX CO = COMETIC FP = FEL-PRO MA = MANLEY

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