Hi Curt C,
Yes the engine is a 408W (I believe a 351 stroker variant). Eric is the guy that build the engine. I think he is the chief mechanic at Performance Engineering.
I am quite good in tools and smart enough ( I think). I have passed exp. with motorcycle racing so I feel ok with tools in my hands.
Also I have 1week+ waiting these parts so I can read / learn the theory, break your nerves with my silly questions :-) before I start opening my engine. I can take video share that with you guys if you do not mind. My only concern is that I do not have a Car Lifter...
I found a cool video explaining some steps of changing the lifters:
YouTube - ‪Cylinder Head Valve Train Teardown Video-Engine Building DVD‬‏
These are the books you are talking about?
Amazon.com: Ford Windsor Small-Block Performance (0075478013234): Isaac Martin: Books
Amazon.com: Building Ford Short Track Power: Official Factory Guide (Do-It-Yourself Guides for Car Enthusiasts) (9781884089473): Ford Racing Engineers, Richard Holdener: Books
If there are any other books / resources please share.
I want to verify with Eric that the Ford lifters are the part No# M-6500-R302
Ford Racing M-6500-R302 - Ford Racing Hydraulic Roller Lifters - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Thank you - Andronikos,