Ford Big-Block Parts Interchange. George Reid

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      ISBN 978-1-61325-344-1

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      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Reid, George, author.

      Title: Ford big-block parts interchange : how to build high performance / George Reid.

      Description: Forest Lake, MN : CarTech, [2017] | Includes bibliographical references.

      Identifiers: LCCN 2017019293 | ISBN 9781613253441

      Subjects: LCSH: Ford automobile--Motors--Parts--Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Ford automobile--Motors--Modification--Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Ford automobile--Performance--Parts--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

      Classification: LCC TL215.F7 R3885 2017 | DDC 629.25/040288--dc23

      LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017019293

      Written, edited, and designed in the U.S.A.

      Printed in China

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       Title Page: The most legendary, and certainly the most exotic, Ford FE Series big-block is the 90-day wonder: the 427-ci SOHC Cammer, which was conceived for NASCAR competition. When NASCAR said no to an overhead-cam engine, Ford repurposed the SOHC into its aftermarket drag racing program where this engine witnessed great success. (Photo Courtesy Bob Wilson)

       Back Cover Photos

      Top: Viewed from above, it’s easy to see that the C8AE-H 390 GT High Performance head sports the same 2.340 × 1.340-inch intake ports as the rest of the FE lineup. This is why head selection isn’t that critical if you’re building an engine for cruising or even weekend racing. It is best that you avoid the Thermactor head unless you’re performing a matching numbers concours restoration. Thermactor exhaust ports are restrictive.

      Middle Left: Hydraulic lifter FE blocks have three oil galleys (arrows) around the cam journals, which supply the lifters with oil pressure. This is the most common block you will find out there. Very few are mechanical lifter blocks.

      Middle Right: The 3.780-inch-stroke 427 forged-steel crankshaft was produced at least two ways. According to John Vermeersch of Total Performance, early 427 steel cranks had these press-in C-clip plugs in the journals. Ford abandoned this approach for screw-in plugs.

      Bottom: Blue Thunder reproduces the 427 Medium Riser intake manifold. They don’t come cheap; however, they enable you to find this manifold as new without an extensive search.

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      CONTENTS

       Acknowledgments

       Introduction

       Chapter 1: General Data and Specifications

       360/361/390/410

       406/427

       The 428

       FT Series

       The MEL

       The Super Duty

       427 SOHC Cammer

       385 Series

       Boss 429

       Gross Horsepower/Torque versus SAE Net

       Chapter 2: Cylinder Block

       FE