Thread: Ford 427 side oiler question

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Here are the pictures of the engine. Tell me what you guys think. He is asking $12K, is it worth it. it is a standard bore 4.23 427 side oiler. here are the casting numbers. Heads C70E 6090K, Intake C70E 9425-A, Top of piston SK-37015MOD, bottom side of piston C8AX 6110A, Block by the oil filter area the date is hard to tell but it looks like 6A13, The back of the block has 66-427, The crank is C4AEB, The rods C6AE-E they also have 39 over B3, The carbs tag has series C3AE Type CA Date B, on the back of the horn has 314 C3AE-9510-C List 2652-1. The block has no other casting marks other than the date and the 66-427 on the back. The block on the side looks like a rough casting or maybe a weld, its hard to say there is nothing on the inside though it is only in the outside of the block I need to take a freeze plug out to determine for sure though. What rods are in this are they lemans or what? The #8 piston has had something hit it. the hole around the spark plug in the combustion chamber has a little area from this as well. Take a look at the pics. Is it worth $12 K or not if not what is the current value.i'll post some more pics
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Jon

what is it worth in today market.

sorry for all the thread it will only allow so many pics per thread.

Thanks for the input I have recently added some new threads with pics and casting numbers. i dont think it is worth 12K after looking at it. It needs to be gone through completely. would u agree

Why does this look like the block has been welded?




What does this area look like from the inside?

Not quite in running condition as it was advertised, for sure!!!! For sure one piston maybe more, probably some serious head work, and some block machining that will hopefully clean up the head surfaces. Plus if there's any surprises in the bottom end.... Nope, not worth the $12K needing all that work.

Guys at this point maybe a more important question is what is it worth considering what we are seeing.I have been out of Fords for too long to say.

I would definatley look very closely at the bore the hammered piston is in along with the combustion chamber of the head.

I would say the welded looking area was a factory repair to save a block with a casting flaw. I've come across repairs like this on other engines and castings (manifolds etc). Would it make a difference in the value......probably not.

What are your plans for the engine if you do buy it?

If you could prove the Holman Moody connection, then maybe. Otherwise, no way!

looks like it was rode hard and put away broken....ted

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