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    Posted: 17-August-2014 at 7:12AM
besides counting the valve cover bolts....is there any other way to know if i have a 429 engine? intending to purchase a '72 that has had a "big block'' installed and owner can't prove it. all he knows is what the last guy who sold it told him.....the picture i asked for is not clear.
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that is a 429 or 460 ford engine
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Big Bird Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-August-2014 at 7:56AM
Looks like a big-block from the picture. Just one question...
Why did he install it upside-down? Tongue
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote unlovedford Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-August-2014 at 8:33AM
Less wind resistance and easier to change the oil pump.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote canadanian7 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-August-2014 at 8:55AM
thanks guys....seller says it's 429 so guess i should be safe with the buy.
still learning those tools so pic loaded upside down....lolClown
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oh, i thought it was for better oiling of the top end LOL
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Easier to put the headers in...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote afri-can7 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-May-2015 at 5:08PM
so i finally got some more info on this engine....cast # just above the starter is D1VE 8015 AA and the cast numbers on the heads are D0VE-C. problem i'm having is finding a clutch kit for this apparently '71 Lincoln Continental, that obviously was a auto tranny before someone put a flywheel on it. The disc is 11.5" and the pressure plate bolts with 3 groups 2 bolts. Any thoughts!!!!!!
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