i have never worked on a 428, i always seem to end up with 360 or 390, i was wondering what advatages the 428 can offer vs. the 390. i have been junk yard hopping a lot lately and thoght if i came across one i might get it. What vehicles would likely have one and how can i identify it as a 428.

 

More displacement, possibly better heads, bigger bore. If you find one, get it, but I'm doubtful you'll find one. I think they've all been well picked over by now.

 

The store hauler 428 could be in any 1966 thru 1968 full sized Ford. The 428CJ and SCJ (rare) were in the 1968 and 1969 Fairlane/Torino and 1968 thru 1970 Mustang body and were the best motors. The corresponding Mercury body styles also had them.

 

Buyer Beware!!! I have had 4- 428's in the last 4 years....and the machine shop screwed up one to the point of NO repair.. the next 2 had cracks in the blocks that werent diclosed at time of purchase... and now I finnally have a good one..

Also watch out for over bored Late block 390's that are being passed off as 428's !

RJ

 

Dose the 428 have the cross bolt mains like the 427?

 

Nope, at least the stock ones don't.

 

Ford put 428's in the heaviest of their cars I think so they could get some faster revs to push those road pigs along better. Look at big Ford sedans for 428's.

 

I came across a company today that is making a conversion kit to add cross bolted mains to any FE.

I also came across a main girdle on ebay that ties the main caps to the base skirt of the block. I liked the looks of this.

Also came across a set of Harland Sharp roller rockers for the FE on ebay. I wish I could afford them.

 

If what you are say were true, how do you explain the 428 Fairlanes/Torinos and Mustangs. Besides that the 428 was an option in the full sized cars, not stock.

 

428 intro'd in '66 in the 7 Litre Galaxie.

http://www.wctatel.com/web/crye/7l-bkgnd.htm

It was more "square" than the big bore shorter stroke 427, and had hydraulic lifters and a much milder tune, which made it nicer to drive in a "family" type car. However, when applied to the Mustangs in CJ and SCJ trim, much of the 427s goodies like heads and a couple of other items came into play, and it made just about as much power as a 427.

So, how to id a car with one: Look for "7 Litre" badges or "428" badges, and a big empty space under the hood.

Check the forums, the best bet is to make a 410 out of your 390 with an after market stroker crank.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...questions.html

I had a chance to buy a '66 7 Litre convertible. $1200. Well, too much rust and I didn't have a place to work on it. I see they only made 2300 or so. Oh well....

 

My girl friend won a 1966 7 Litre Galaxie in 1966. She bought a $1 ticket and took the big prize home. The thing drove real nice and cruised a 70mph with no fuss what so ever.

 

That is pretty cool Bear!!

G.

 

Don't forget to check the 66 and later Tbirds for 428's. They used the std 428 version. You can also look for later service blocks.

www.428cobrajet.com check the block section under component ID. You see the differences between the std and CJ blocks. Also some ID tips.

G.

 

Didja get yer answer Bear?

I had read the same citations for some time about the faster rev possibilities of the 428. Thanks 85e150!!!

 

is the bolt pattern for bell housing the same as 390?