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| FE Block casting # |
| By Josh Watkins - 10/07/2001 1:03:40 PM; IP 207.224.203.188 |
I have a block which I am rebuilding, but cann't find a listing anywhere for its part #. The casting number is C8ME-A which is similar to the C6ME-A which would be a 390-410 and is also close to the C8ME which is a 428. It has a 4.05 bore,
428 connecting rods, it had a 428 SCJ oil pan, was cast in the Cleavland foundry, and has 4 motor mounting holes (which would make it an FT series block?), and I think it has the heavier main webs. Now I read somewhere that the 428's were based off the FT series blocks because of their strength. I'm not really concerned with it I'm just really interested in the casting numbers because I cann't find them listed anywhere. The engine almost seemed like some kind of a high-po 390. Any help you guys could give would be great. I'm rebuilding it for my '64 Galaxie convertable that orginally had a "Thunderbird Special 390" in it. I will be using the Thurderbird heads on the new engine and need a little help selecting the right camshaft. I want that loppy idle sound with out going to an adjustable valve train. Help,
Josh
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