I figured I could make something, although I am not useful enough to cut threads with a mini lathe.  I'd have to do it the old fashioned way.   

I thought I'd ask here if someone had one of those unicorns on a set of junk heads.  You never know...  I'm surprised those are even made.   But it seemed the simplest of solutions in my brain. 

The base that would screw into the head is 5/16 - 14 course.   The top thread that would screw into the tool would be 7/16 - 20 fine.     The best length would be unknown to me atm.   I will pull out one of my E7 heads  and come up with an ideal measurement for length.

Hey, I even gave some thought to buying a set, then selling the other 15 on eBay as a Ford pedestal head valve spring removal "adapter" tool.

I'm looking for a dual thread rocker stud.   Pedestal rocker base has 5/16 thread, and most older style rocker arms have a 3/8 or 7/16 fine thread.   There are companies that make this bolt/stud, but they are sold in sets of 16.   I was hoping someone might have one laying around.   Kind of surprised I found this is made, when converting a pedestal head to conventional rockers, nearly a 1/4" needs to be milled off, and if you are going that far, why not drill and tap the holes for a larger and stronger stud?   Anyways, here is what I'm thinking. 

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Spring-Compressor-Rocker-Alternative/dp/B09K768K3S/ref=asc_df_B09K768K3S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=647188767054&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7449081154109878613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022835&hvtargid=pla-1952074482230&psc=1&mcid=0924d5681612328db8bfa93d0c4ec495

I have one of these valve spring compressors to change valve springs on the engine.   It fits either 3/8 or 7/16 fine thread studs.   I want to use it to change springs on a pedestal base.  Those bolt threads are 5/16 coarse.   I thought about a thread reducer, so I could just use a threaded stud, then I found these. 

https://www.jegs.com/i/Speedmaster/746/PCE260.1004/10002/-1?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6vr5xpG_hQMVoS3UAR3vMANyEAQYASABEgIqX_D_BwE

I want to see if this idea to use this will work to let this tool work on these years without buying or making an adapter.   So anyone have one of these unicorns laying around?

Edit: auto correct has been horrid lately...

Let me dig up the picture of my 66 engine with the wild horses bracket for the saginaw pump AND a stock York compressor.    It all fit and there wasnt a problem with cap clearance.   I posted it here once long ago, but it's long gone.   Got to get my kids sd card reader...

I posted a picture of a second wild horses bracket on my 289 earlier this year. 

In my opinion, that is the way to go.   It is basically reproduction Bronco power steering brackets.

C4OE.  Sounds like a 5 bolt bellhousing block.   Already limited to the purists who need or want a 5 bolt block restoration.   Not saying it doesn't have value, beck that might even give it more value, just a limited market.

No, no, no, no and just no.   And don't even get me started on the aftermarket third party that shall remain unnamed that runs a tv commercial every three minutes. 

Those scam companies got their start in my region and it's shameful to say I knew people that worked there.   But if you ever want a good read, Google the story of them and the cultlike atmosphere they tried to create for their workers before they got shut down and sent to prison.   

Anyways, even the most legit ones are scams.  Their goal, just like current dealer/manufactuerer warranty repairs, is to get it back out the door as cheaply as possible.  They will reuse gaskets and crap.   Now, the dealers put the greenest techs on them and pay them a much.lessor rate.   

The only way to truly know is to repair it yourself, or find someone you really trust.

Find a like one and sell that one to someone in California?

Dumb thought, but my cheapo hf plastico one does something like that and a putting in a new battery brings it back to life. 

And yes, I use it far more than the better metal one because I've found over the years it was just as accurate and you'd be surprised what kids would do with those things.

I was in the direct path of the 2017 solar eclipse.  I did not get to watch it, though.   I was getting those eyeleya eye injections and Dr. recommend I just avoid it.   So I stayed inside while everyone was outside having a good time.

Not going to be that far from this go round.  Still in the path of a partial eclipse.  May go a few miles south and catch this one, though.

I found a website where you can put in your location and it tells you your location totality percentage.   I'm at 99.4 in my back yard.  Won't really need to go anywhere.

Sounds like great news, Billy!

I got my 3" x 9"  sheet from Amazon in 1 day cost was zero ( I stole my wife's bonus points).

I cut them out using both an exacto knife, and scissors.  They did not turn out as perfect as I wanted, but they aren't too darn shabby!  I do think 3/32 was a solid choice not to thin and not too thick.   Mainly posting this now in case this comes up again and someone else needs to make gaskets.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CJYN9331?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

If the picture posting gets fixed, I will snap a pic.

I would post pictures of my acquisitions, but picture posting seems to be messed up again.  I polished them up this morning.  They turned out very nice.

Curious as to how you cut down the lighting on that amp gauge.   I stopped fiddling with mine because I sent the amp gauge in for a conversion, but I'm never one to quit thinking about things and I thought up a few different ideas like a small drink can or even using a bearing installer as a die to make a new face with a lip.   

The white face volts overly I now have.

South end all fixed with new o rings and a new whip hose. No leaks.  Here is a pic of my set up.  I didn't originally put this on this side, but it's sure come in handy.