428 service block question
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Well, I'll tell ya..I looked for 2 years to get a decent block ...In my price range...which was next to nothing ..and a friend almost gave me the second one..thats why I have 2..
I have paid more for just the blocks and 1 out of 3 were junk..and a Machine shop screwed up the second one...and I sold the 3rd..cause I made a bunch of money on the deal....Plus the Feds ended up with some of the parts to Finish it!! Long story..
Russ
I have paid more for just the blocks and 1 out of 3 were junk..and a Machine shop screwed up the second one...and I sold the 3rd..cause I made a bunch of money on the deal....Plus the Feds ended up with some of the parts to Finish it!! Long story..
Russ
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LOL....I agree..take your time and try not to cut any corners and you'll end up with what you want... I made the mistake of buying a bunch of stuff and doing the research later...and found out just how big of Dummy I really was!
I have alot of time under my belt with the Brand X engine's..but more often than not ..it doesnt apply to the FE motor...LOL..
So this new build maybe 2 years out yet? But I know what I need...and have to Parts list...and it will rock!! I gaurantee!! LOL..
I'am just having fun with it..being how its not my daily driver..So I have the time..Now for the rest of the money!! LOL..
Good Luck on your Build..and enjoy it!
Russ
I have alot of time under my belt with the Brand X engine's..but more often than not ..it doesnt apply to the FE motor...LOL..
So this new build maybe 2 years out yet? But I know what I need...and have to Parts list...and it will rock!! I gaurantee!! LOL..
I'am just having fun with it..being how its not my daily driver..So I have the time..Now for the rest of the money!! LOL..
Good Luck on your Build..and enjoy it!
Russ
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Short and bare 428 blocks
Ford sold 390 and 428 short (xxxx-6009-x) and bare (xxxx-6010-x) blocks in many different versions. The 428 in my '79 F150 4X4 cost me $240 way back when (1974?). It was new in a box and a hydraulic lifter Police short block. The cast pistons have a dish to give 10.5/1 c.r. with standard small chamber 390/428 heads. I've always used the larger CJ heads to give about 9.5/1 c.r. John Fisher engine rebuilders was the authorized engine rebuilder for Ford and used to sell obsolete and left-over new stock from Ford. When I bought my shortblock they were still in the Ford price book for $480 dealer cost. It does not have the ribs on the skirt.
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