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identifying a 429

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Forum Name: Big Block Engine Forum
Forum Description: 429 and 460 engines
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Topic: identifying a 429
Posted By: canadanian7
Subject: identifying a 429
Date 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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looking for '72 fastback



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Posted By: madmaxtorino
Date Posted: 17-August-2014 at 7:16AM
that is a 429 or 460 ford engine

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Allan
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Posted By: Big Bird
Date 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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Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 17-August-2014 at 8:33AM
Less wind resistance and easier to change the oil pump.

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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon
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Posted By: canadanian7
Date 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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looking for '72 fastback


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 17-August-2014 at 12:02PM
oh, i thought it was for better oiling of the top end LOL


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JOHN
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Posted By: kychevyguy
Date Posted: 17-August-2014 at 12:57PM
Easier to put the headers in...

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Posted By: afri-can7
Date 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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