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Raven's watchful eye... By kevin - 01/12/2002 7:43:29 AM; IP 209.240.222.131 OK, now that the date code is in, how about the jury! I did not want to say anything before, but that block has hydraulic lifters! This would mean it was cast two years before any known hydraulic 68 side oiler. I dont think employees really gave a damn about anything other than getting the hell out of work, same as most shops anywhere. Use whatever you have to, to get the order filled can be a logical point. I was appalled at what I saw in the shops and did not want to be a "shoppee" the rest of my life. This can only conclude in my mind (until I hear more) that for industrial use on low po, low rpm motors like these, Ford offered some stock hydraulic cammed, (no not the GT profile either) lug motors with nothing more than a more durable block casting to equipment manufacturers. I bet this block was bored over from its original 4.13 configuration as a 428 by a previous owner (again that is JMO) If you can tell us more on its history Mr. Gurley, please do. Ford would not use a forged piston in a 427 irrigation motor due to the forged piston needing the extra operating clearance and the fact that cast pistons have a longer life span as per the ring groove wear on forged is too great. I want to hear more on this as it is a variable can of worms. I do have a 428 block that a neighbor bought. It came in his new 66 motorhome. It is a date code of May 65 and is the earliest one I can think of. It has thick walls too. One thing, I have a digital camera now and will be able to post some pics for you all coming up.

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Skip Navigation Links.  This is what a non-crossbolted 427 looks like: -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  The drill bit is a snug fitting 1/8" -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  This is part of Davy Gurley's collection. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  Note the six undrilled crossbolt bosses. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  And the snug fit between the cylinder jackets. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  Are what make this block the real deal. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  Uhhhh Ohhhhhh, time to bake some crow ! :-) -- P, 01/08/2002  Caw. Caw. Ha. Ha. -- kevin, 01/08/2002  427 2-bolt mains -- Travis Miller, 01/08/2002  427 Mustang is an urban legend... -- Dan Davis, 01/08/2002  No passenger car came with one. Numbers Please! -- Royce Peterson, 01/08/2002  It tastes like chicken.......... :-) ........n/m -- P, 01/08/2002  I believe two to six GT-E Cougars did. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  What about numbers on the block? -- Royce Peterson, 01/08/2002  I dont know Dave... -- kevin, 01/09/2002  Date codes are pending. -- Dave Shoe, 01/09/2002  Good stuff Dave -- P, 01/09/2002  RE: Good stuff Dave -- Davy Gurley, 01/10/2002  Crow -- P, 01/11/2002  RE: Crow -- R Shannon, 01/11/2002  RE: Crow -- Davy Gurley, 01/11/2002  RE: Crow -- Bob, 01/11/2002 Raven's watchful eye... -- kevin, 01/12/2002  Question about your 428. -- Dave Shoe, 01/12/2002  Dave, stick with the facts. -- Royce Peterson, 01/12/2002  If I only posted facts, I'd rarely ever post. -- Dave Shoe, 01/12/2002  Opinions should be based on fact to be respected. -- Royce Peterson, 01/12/2002  Shoe, that motorhome block.... -- kevin, 01/12/2002  funny blocks and other odds and ends. -- hawkrod, 01/13/2002  RE: funny blocks and other odds and ends. -- Davy Gurley, 01/13/2002  Welcome, Tom - interesting info. Got any photos? [n/m] -- Mr F, 01/13/2002  And the close proximity of the water jackets. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002  Are what make this block the real deal. -- Dave Shoe, 01/08/2002

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