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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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427 lima engine?
found an 86 ford f800 that says it has a 427 lima engine. obviously way to late model to be an fe, can anybody fill me in on information for this truck?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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I've got a 8? F600 with a 370 lima with a factory 4bbl holley carb.

I've been told that lima is just where the motors were made, ie windsor and cleveland
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Oh crap I was having a brain blockage earlier, the 385 engine series (the 460 family) were made in the Lima, Ohio plant.
 
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it's probably actually supposed to read 429 Lima
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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I believe your right monster, I keep thinking something about 427 Lima just didn't sound right.
 
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I thought it might have been a typo, but wasn't too sure and wanted to check. thanks guys.
 
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