Looking to buy an FE Block or Motor
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I have a 390 with a cracked cylinder bore and am looking for a decent FE block to replace it. Ideally, I'd like to find one that will clean up at .030 over (and somewhere in the vicinity of Northern California--though I'm also willing to pay for shipping). A bare block would be fine, but an assembled engine would work as well.
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I have a 390 with a cracked cylinder bore and am looking for a decent FE block to replace it. Ideally, I'd like to find one that will clean up at .030 over (and somewhere in the vicinity of Northern California--though I'm also willing to pay for shipping). A bare block would be fine, but an assembled engine would work as well.
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1958/64 FE engines were only installed in cars, have a different bolt pattern on the block where the rubber insulators bolt on than 1965/76 FE engines.
This means that if you get a 1965/76 block, your Thunderbird insulators won't bolt on, so you'll have to fab some brackets.
390 introduced in 1961, were installed in 1961/64 Mercury and Thunderbird exclusively, in some 1961/64 full sized Fords, because some had 352's.
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Not in this situation it won't.
1958/64 FE engines were only installed in cars, have a different bolt pattern on the block where the rubber insulators bolt on than 1965/76 FE engines.
This means that if you get a 1965/76 block, your Thunderbird insulators won't bolt on, so you'll have to fab some brackets.
390 introduced in 1961, were installed in 1961/64 Mercury and Thunderbird exclusively, in some 1961/64 full sized Fords, because some had 352's.
1958/64 FE engines were only installed in cars, have a different bolt pattern on the block where the rubber insulators bolt on than 1965/76 FE engines.
This means that if you get a 1965/76 block, your Thunderbird insulators won't bolt on, so you'll have to fab some brackets.
390 introduced in 1961, were installed in 1961/64 Mercury and Thunderbird exclusively, in some 1961/64 full sized Fords, because some had 352's.
These once-common blocks are becoming scarce, especially in good condition. Fabricating brackets wouldn't be a deal breaker. Do you know, though, if the casting at the mounting pads are different from 64 to 65? I'm wondering if my machine shop can simply drill out new mounting holes at the old location.
~Steve
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Steve:
Depending upon how your investigation works out...I have an original 352 from a 66 truck and it has never been apart or rebuilt. It was running when I took it out of the truck and replaced it with a 390. Bakersfield, CA.
Depending upon how your investigation works out...I have an original 352 from a 66 truck and it has never been apart or rebuilt. It was running when I took it out of the truck and replaced it with a 390. Bakersfield, CA.
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Thanks for the offer. I found a block with a Thunderbird dismantler & parts refurbisher on eBay. Mag and sonic tested, bored .030 over. Added bonus--cast date is only weeks away from my original.
As always, I appreciate the help and interest!
~Steve
As always, I appreciate the help and interest!
~Steve