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Built a 64 Falcon Futura HT with a warmed up 427 and an Alston full tube ch***is. Nasty little ride with unbelievable tire plant. Even with a 10 point cage it would twist the windshield opening till the gl*** pulled far enough out of the rubber to see light through. My partner had a 67 Cyclone GT with the single 4bbl 427 that was a strong runner.
An Alston full tube ch***is would twist enough to seperate the gl*** from the seal??? You need to get your money back. The Wizzard
A 63 block will read c3ae but impossible to tell if 427 , unless it is cross bolted , if not crossbolted measuring the bore is the only way
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Just bear in mind that FE blocks had tapped holes in the side of the block that can be mistaken for cross-bolt holes. These were for block-mounting fixtures used for ***embly and weren't drilled through the block's side skirt, but a good machine shop can drill out the holes and bore into/thread the main caps. So, as the others noted, check casting numbers, bore/stroke, whether solid- or hydraulic-lifter, and other little clues for the oiling system (oil filter adapter, for instance).
Thx for the info , my engine has bolt that appear to be the cross drilled mains and also bolt holes above those which could be the holes you described . I'm going to post some pics tomorrow and see what people think . You mentioned the oil adapter what's the deal with that
c3ae 6015 indicates = 63 Large body/Galaxy -the 4th letter (E) indicates engine/accessories -(E stands for Engine/and/or/engine related part/***emblies). It came from a 1963 Galaxie 500XL. Check your bore for actual displacement. .
Go here for more detailed info, scroll down for your particular block/casting/displacement.. http://www.mustangtek.com/block/Block.html .
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