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Mar 3, 2002 | 05:20 PM

bushman

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Block casting #'s

While going through some of the old posts I found a reference to a DOVE-A block. They were refered to as being worth a lot or special, but no one ever wrote why. Can someone fill me in on this.

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Mar 3, 2002 | 09:50 PM

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Because they are 429 PI and 429CJ blocks with 4-bolts mains at 2-3-4 positions.

There's the Beef !

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Mar 4, 2002 | 11:29 AM

Just Strokin

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Not all D0VE-A blocks are 4 bolt mains....I have one in the shed that is 2 bolt mains.

But, from my understanding, they were the basic block for the CJ/SCJ and have the thicker main webs and provisions to mount the 4 bolt caps easier than on the later model blocks.

Worth that much more? I doubt it. They are definately worth more than the late 70's and later 460 blocks. A D0VE-A block sold on eBay for $65 plus shipping just this paaast week.

Mar 4, 2002 | 06:20 PM

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just strokin, would you sell yer 2 bolt dove block?

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Mar 4, 2002 | 07:32 PM

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Thanks guys! I was just wondering, because I just tore one apart and getting ready to send it to the machine shop. BTW it is a two bolt main but I also have a 79 truck block (externally balanced) that I am going to dig out and do some visual comparisons

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Mar 4, 2002 | 09:49 PM

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Well, I guess I can throw those two books away.

Sorry, about that.

Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg

Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"

78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon

Mar 5, 2002 | 06:13 AM

Just Strokin

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Red, if I was positive I wasn't going to need it here when I tear down this 514 BBF I bought a few months ago, I'd sell it to you right now. I'll keep you in mind when I figure out if I need it or not.