Original Message
427 crate motor
By John M. Sutton - 01/07/2002 8:07:09 AM; IP 198.26.132.102
You may remember I needed to replace a bad 390 in my son's '76 F-150 back in October, just to get it to GA. I bought a boneyard motor, which turned out to be a Ford 427 4v crate motor set up (most likely) as a 390. It turned out to be an EXCELLENT motor, very clean on the inside, with Ford .10 over bearings.
I need to sell the truck, and would like to get a good value for the motor/truck, but I do not want to misrepresent it. Is it worth anything as a specialty motor? (I remember several posts here about a '66 427 bare block on ebay, calling it a swindle in progress. I prefer to be as candid and honest as possible.)
What are your suggestions for me?
Thanks for your help and understanding!
This thread, so far...
Skip Navigation Links.
Collapse <b>427 crate motor</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John M. Sutton, <i>01/07/2002</i></font>427 crate motor -- John M. Sutton, 01/07/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=10490&Reply=10489><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor10490" onclick="return false;">RE: 427 crate motor</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Ed Foral, <i>01/07/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=10490',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor10490')
});
</script>
 RE: 427 crate motor -- Ed Foral, 01/07/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=10491&Reply=10489><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor10491" onclick="return false;">RE: 427 crate motor</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John M. Sutton, <i>01/07/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=10491',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor10491')
});
</script>
 RE: 427 crate motor -- John M. Sutton, 01/07/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=10498&Reply=10489><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor10498" onclick="return false;">It's a 390 block, not a 427.  I don't get it.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Dave Shoe, <i>01/07/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=10498',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor10498')
});
</script>
 It's a 390 block, not a 427. I don't get it. -- Dave Shoe, 01/07/2002
 Your missing the stroke of 3.98 -- Bob, 01/07/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=10528&Reply=10489><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor10528" onclick="return false;">RE: It's a 390 block, not a 427.  I don't get it.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John M. Sutton, <i>01/08/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=10528',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor10528')
});
</script>
 RE: It's a 390 block, not a 427. I don't get it. -- John M. Sutton, 01/08/2002
 The best thing to do is gap the cylinder jacket. -- Dave Shoe, 01/09/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=10505&Reply=10489><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor10505" onclick="return false;">For John Sutton....</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>kevin, <i>01/07/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=10505',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor10505')
});
</script>
 For John Sutton.... -- kevin, 01/07/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=10530&Reply=10489><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor10530" onclick="return false;">From John Sutton....</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John M. Sutton, <i>01/08/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=10530',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor10530')
});
</script>
 From John Sutton.... -- John M. Sutton, 01/08/2002
 Get yourself a...... -- kevin, 01/08/2002
Post A Response
Name:
Email Address:
Subject:
Post:
Upload Image:
Human Check:   Enter the code 2024142319 in the box