awesome video sir. it was like opening a time capsule on the best engine ever made
@alanbellkey45923 жыл бұрын
Boy it’s a shame that you didn’t put that thing back together and restore that beautiful Galaxie you have sitting there also way nicer than all those new cars I’m gonna have to look on eBay and see what that thing went for every Ford lovers dream is to have a 427
@wano19493 жыл бұрын
What was called the 'bumper valve engine' the valves have a tit sticking out of the center of the valve face which contacts the bump on the piston if you should over rev and float the valves. Combine with a set of the Le Mans rods, and you had a virtually indestructible engine. It would live at over 7000 rpm all day. There were other 427 configurations without the bumpers on the pistons.
@larryspiller66333 жыл бұрын
Was wondering what the warts on the piston were for. Now I know. Thanks.
@tomwilliams30502 жыл бұрын
Ford called the bumps on the pistons "knorbs"
@OHUQTU Жыл бұрын
"Combine with a set of the Le Mans rods, and you had a virtually indestructible engine. It would live at over 7000 rpm all day" --- that is virtual BS!
@wano1949 Жыл бұрын
@@OHUQTU Where were you when all this was going on?? Lol.
@jasonmenard10733 жыл бұрын
I would take that 427 and clean everything and give it a quick Dingle ball hone and reassemble it and run it to me that looks brand new
@richardcrouse90743 жыл бұрын
No way would I ever sell that engine
@kimmorrison9169 Жыл бұрын
You sell if you have no use for it like this guy. Just takin up valuable garage space. It should bring a fair dollar, These engines especially in good shape are scarce now.
@markmundwiller58423 жыл бұрын
This engine needs to be gone through, assembled and put back in the 63 galaxie that it came out of. Numbers on the back of the heads and the rear if the intake should match the numbers on the car. I am in the middle of a complete frame off restoration of a 63 galaxie convertible with 427 duel quad. Just like this I kept the original pistons, crank and rods. Upgraded to a roller cam, lifters, and rockers. Have replaced the carbs with fi tech duel injection set up. I was very pleased with the dyno numbers. I can't wait to get this done. My father drove the car home for me in the summer of 1975. I was 3 months from turning 15 at the time. My very first car and I still have it.
@matthuitt1004 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Mundwiller the Galaxie was a 390 car and his dad bought the 427 crate motor new from Ford, cheers
@matthuitt1004 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Mundwiller the Galaxie was a 390 car and his dad bought the 427 crate motor new from Ford, cheers
@OHUQTU Жыл бұрын
You told him "This engine needs to be gone through, assembled and put back in the 63 galaxie that it came out of. Numbers on the back of the heads and the rear if the intake should match the numbers on the car." Then you admit you "Upgraded to a roller cam, lifters, and rockers. Have replaced the carbs with fi tech duel injection set up"!
@markmundwiller5842 Жыл бұрын
I get all of that......I have kept all of the original parts and pieces.
@ericheine24142 жыл бұрын
So the motor overheated and blew the freeze plug out of the left lower side. Most likely it blew the head gasket on the right head. That was good that you didn't show us all the rust in the cylinders and you cleaned those up before posting the video. You must be a lawyer.
@tomnekuda38183 жыл бұрын
Those are the correct pistons....forged with "tits" to "knock" the valves shut in case of valve float and thus prevent blowing up the engine. I had two of these motors and floated the valves a couple of times and you could see the marks where the piston "bumps" knocked the valves closes correctly at high rpm. When I tore one of mine down it had marks on the piston from where I got "happy" with the throttle. Wish I had that mill and something to put it in......why is hell did I sell mine so many years ago? Stupidity of youth...... Don't EVER mix up the spacers on the cross-bolted mains......upon reassembly you will hate yourself if you do....
@WilliamPatrickFrye3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the confirmation. Pretty cool feature. By the way this didn't sell on eBay, guess I priced it too high. A potential buyer had me clean off the deck surface where cracks appear. Sure enough, there are cracks (small cracks) on both sides. I ran out of time to sell this engine before my big move to Simi Valley California, so I'm just going to take it with me. Back into storage for a bit, then maybe it will get a chance to live in my 53 F100. We'll see.
@timcrary42493 жыл бұрын
Also keeps the valve from falling in to cylinder if keepers shire off!!
@billkerstein1637 Жыл бұрын
The rust inside that engine probably could have been prevented by running a PCV valve and keeping the breather cap properly cleaned while the engine was in use. Also running a thermostat of minimum 160 degrees and good quality oil and additives with frequent oil changes.
@jameswaits544110 ай бұрын
If Grasshoppers wore .45's Birds wouldn't eat them!
@guygasparetti39413 жыл бұрын
I’m curious about that little wing nut valve drain on its way from the freeze plugs was that to drain water from the block or oil? Beautiful Engine pure gold! Rebuild it and put it in a cobra!Great video thanks
@cyrussumner Жыл бұрын
keep the motor from air lock
@halon7476 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how much he got for it??
@ksacky2 жыл бұрын
You nevershowed the heads once removed
@jackierandall22303 жыл бұрын
The windage tray is missing.someone has been into this engine before. Id like to see if it has the oem crank in it.the main journals should have grooves cut into them
@walnutmanor3 жыл бұрын
I had a 63 which I rebuilt. Cross bolts but no windage tray. Don't think center oilers had one.
@normanjones51673 жыл бұрын
That’s right top oilers did not have them
@OHUQTU Жыл бұрын
FE windage trays were on 428 CJ's only.
@jackierandall2230 Жыл бұрын
@@OHUQTU I had a wind age tray in my 406...
@OHUQTU Жыл бұрын
@@jackierandall2230 - Milodon or Canton? - OEM Ford windage trays were developed for the 428 CJ, about 6 years after the 406 was retired
@Ed2BigDQ Жыл бұрын
Hey, do you still have this motor, if so how much? How can I get in touch with you- its exactly what Im looking for! Thanks, Ed from Jax FL
@lawrencetrapani56232 жыл бұрын
How do I get in touch with you? Went to Ebay and could not find the motor please advise! Thank you
@Frank2891002 жыл бұрын
BACK IN THE DAY HOW MUCH DID YOUR FATHER BUY THAT CRATE MOTOR FOR FROM FORD
@cooperparts Жыл бұрын
Ok rods 7/16 rod bolts
@charliejones7574 Жыл бұрын
SELL IT!?!?!?!?
@bellasteppars87722 жыл бұрын
Are those Lemans rods?
@cavemanballistics63386 ай бұрын
No they are NOT.
@bennyogden45243 жыл бұрын
Dad left your mouth so much go to throw it all the way down