![]() ![]() Why go to the trouble to build an engine just 1ci bigger? The answer was economics: the 428 was cheaper to make as there were fewer rejected castings and cheaper internal parts. By tweaking the bore and stroke combination once again the 428 was born-it used a smaller bore and a longer stroke (4.135-inch bore/3.985-inch stroke). Undeniably the 427 FE was a hit, but Ford wasn't done with the design quite yet. It cut a swath through virtually every racing venue and in "side-oiler" configuration the performance of 427 Shelby Cobras was the stuff legends were made of (we should note we're leaving the 427 SOHC variant out of this conversation as they are a story in themselves). Of course one of the most famous of the FEs was the 427 (4.2328-inch bore/3.784-inch stroke). Its maximum torque rating was 427 pound-feet at 2,800 rpm. (top of the engine block).The date code is alphanumeric.letters and ually on the left side of the block on the front or rear boss. There are four bosses, two on each side just below the deck surface. if it starts with a Number like (5751091 or B9AE-B it is a 58-59 332), a C 60's the. Stamped numbers or codes are usually stamped on machined bosses on the block. There is also a casting number in the valley area under the intake manifold. the date code is under the block on the drivers side in front by the oil pan. I agree, the 0.040' pistons (or possibly the rods) must. ![]() The long stroke 428 (and 410) was the only externally balanced FE, but with the 3.98' stroke it is easy to identify the difference. That is a 390 crank and as such is internally balanced. It produced 300 brake horsepower at 4,600 rpm. The casting number is on the passenger side of the block in front of the motor mount and freeze plug. 'the stroke measures just under 3.8' - that is all you need to know. True to form Ford threw another FE in the mix with a similar displacement-the 410-inch FE used in Mercurys and Edsels had a smaller bore and a longer stroke (4.050-inch bore/3.980-inch stroke). The 4V 390 engine used in the 1961 Thunderbird had hydraulic valve lifters and five main bearings on the crankshaft. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO. The two virtually identical engines were available options in Ford passenger cars until 1959. Both engines had a 4.00-inch bore the 332 ci had a 3.30-inch stroke, while the 352-ci stroke was 3.50 inches. Good luck.Although still an FE, the 406 that came next was based on a redesigned block to accommodate the larger bore (4.130-inch bore/3.784-inch stroke). The FE made its 1958 debut at 332 ci, with a 352-ci version following later in the model year. Bear in mind that the nipple may not be in the right place if the damper has slipped due to age. Use the pointer and the nipple to determine timing. There should be a bracket pointer attached to the timing cover with marks from zero to 10 degrees. A touch of white paint will help it stand out. Any guidance appreciated.īased on the original rebuilt balancer on my 61 TBird 390, the nipple is what is used to determine timing. Most 390 and 428 engines, as well as many 427s, have this marking. ![]() With the exception of a few hi-performance 428 blocks, most all other FE blocks are identical externally. ![]() This does not mean you have a 352 engine, or anything else for that matter. FYI - A majority of FE blocks have either a '352' or a backwards '501' cast into the front of the block. The car tries to fire rhythmically while cranking. 352: The 352 designation is found on the driver-side front face of many of the FE blocks cast at Ford’s Dearborn Iron Foundry (DIF) throughout the 1960s. I’ve set it according to the nipple because that’s where the piston is highest in the cylinder, but the valve stems on 1 & 6 both spin freely. One is a nipple sticking up off the balancer, one is a stamped XX about 20 degrees past the nipple. Oem Ford Fe 390 1968 - 1972 Main Caps Complete Set Of 5 C7ae-6701-a Bumpside. 352 360 390 427 428 Ford- Factory Stamped Steel Valve Cover. I’ve ensured that I have spark, 120-160 psi on each cylinder, bypassed the carb by putting gas directly into the Carb, Replaced the coil, wires, dist cap, gapped the plugs at. Ford Big Block Fe 390 Gt427428 Cj Timing Cover C8ae-6059-b 68 Date W3 Dots. Mmosleyrn wrote:Okay.I hope there’s an answer here somewhere. ![]()
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