phrogs

CASTING # Is 473428

Im looking for a temporary motor to put in my car and I would like it to be a 427 if posible while I continue the search for the "correct' motor

so anyone have any idea of what this is from truck? other pass car??

what BB could I use for my car any sugestions??

thanks

johnny

Jughead

Mor-tec has that casting listed as a 427 Tall deck, 4 bolt with a production range on 1977-1990. I think you'd want to stay away from the tall deck blocks. On a tall deck block, the intake and heads are about 1 inch taller than a standard height BB. Other than that you can probably use any BB. :chevy :thumbs:
http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm


[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 6:28 AM 12/23/2002]

phrogs

THanks man!

Ive been looking at some of the motors on ebay just though that perhaps I could scam a cheap one to use looks like I might as well through a decent 350 in it untill I can find my motor I have found a 350 for $750 bones crate motor with about 3K miles on it!


thanks

johnny

Vetterodder

Unless I can see and hear it running, or I personally knew and trusted the seller, I wouldn't buy a used engine. I know people that have bought good engines on Ebay but I also know guys that have bought engines and other parts that weren't worth the cost to ship them. If this is a tall deck block, the only good news is that it can accommodate a longer stroke than a standard block. The bad news is, as 1979 Stringray posted, it is taller and wider than a standard block, As a result, replacement intake manifolds are more expensive, and clearance issues are greater. I believe those truck engines also had "peanut port" heads, named so because they were so restrictive.