How to Build a 429 Super Cobra Jet
The Ford 429 was the final hammer in the classic Mustang's toolbox, and it also pounded nails for a handful of other models before it was retired by the energy crisis reality that squelched the cubic inch craze. Versatile Sledge-Hammer Ford's new 385-series V8 engines first appeared in 1968.
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On the heels of the Boss 429 were the 429 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet. These wedge-head engines were engineered to make mucho torque in Torinos, Mustangs, and Cyclones in '70- '71. What.
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The quickest way of differentiating between the different familys of Ford engines is to simply count the valve cover bolts. 2 bolts: 239/256/272/292/312 (produced from 1954 to 1964) 5 bolts: 332/352/360/361/390/391/406/410/427/428 (FE engine) 6 bolts: 221/260/289/302/351W 7 bolts: 429/460 8 bolts: 351C/351M/400
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5717 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Jun 5, 2006. Block casting number is located on the passenger side of the block, behind the starter motor and reads vertically. It should be C8VE-B, C9VE-B, D0VE-A, or D1VE- (XXX). If the "9K2" date code (02 October 2006) that you mentioned is in the lifter valley of the block, then your block could be either a.
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Tech Tips Do It Yourself Ford Projects How to Identify A Ford Big-Block The very heart of any big-block Ford build is the cylinder block. Block selection contributes to the success or failure of an engine project.
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#1 · Dec 8, 2007 Hey Y'all, I stumbled across a Valve Cover attached to a Big Block Ford . How can I Identify this Motor to make sure its not just a Valve cover? I have become Moderately efficient on Small Block Chevy's & some Big Block Chevy's But these Old Beasts I haven't a clue. Any & All Information Is greatly appreciated. Main "Q"s
Ford 429 Engine Assembly
Correct 429 CJ/SCJ Block Casting Numbers. The red arrow above left indicates the location of the 429 CJ/SCJ engine block casting number. A closeup is shown at center of the D0VE-A and the D1VE-6015-AA at right. The 429 CJ/SCJ engines used in the 71 Mustang/Cougar had either a D0VE-A or a D1VE-6015-AA block.
Ford 429 Engine Assembly
For fans of Ford's 429-cubic-inch performance V-8, a lot of what-ifs persist surrounding this engine whose flame burned to its full brightness for only a short spell. On this day of April 29 (4/29), we think it deserves some recognition. For Ford, the 429s it produced from 1968-73 for its next generation of big-block power were visible.
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Decoding this casting number says 1969 (C9) design date, Lincoln Continental (V), Engine (E), revision A, and according to the guide, belongs to a 429 or 460 cubic-inch big-block Ford with 2-bolt mains. Engine Families This article covers a number of Ford V8 engine families. They are:
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Step 1 Count the number of bolts on the valve cover. According to Fordification, it should have seven bolts. As of 2010, the 429- and 460-cubic-inch-displacement are the only Ford engines with seven valve cover bolts. This characteristic identifies the engine as either a 429 or 460. Step 2 Locate the engine ID tag.
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Engine SpecsDisplacement: 429 ci 4.36x3.59Piston Dish: Flat-top with valve reliefsWristpins: 0.990 floatingCombustion Chambers: Semi-hemisphericalCompression Ratio: 9.0:1Camshaft: Comp solid flat.
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Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460) - 429 engine block casting numbers - ok quick question about the casting numbers on a potential engine for my 77 it's supposed to be a 429 from an early cop car but would like to find out more about it before getting it hoping some one on here would have a little.
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Combustion chambers range in size from 58 to 88 cc, depending upon which head you're thinking of. Most FE cylinder heads have the smaller chambers at 58 to 74 cc. High-performance cylinder heads such as the 427's traditionally have larger 77- to 88-cc chambers, with compression regulated by piston dome configuration.
Ford 429 Engine Assembly
1969 429 and 460 longblocks are made of 100% identical interchangable componenetry except for the crankshaft and pistons (which are exclusive to each of the engines). Even the bore is the same on both engines. Paul We're on the web; click below: High Flow Dynamics
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Method 1 Using the Identification Tag Download Article It will be broken if it is Its most definitely o ford motor. 1 2 bolts: 239/256/272/292/312 5 bolts: 332/352/360/361/390/391/406/410/427/428 6 bolts: 221/260/289/302/351W 7 bolts: 429/460 8 bolts: 351C/351M/400 2
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The 429/460 cylinder head flows generously right out of the box and, with good professional head porting, it makes a lot of power. What the 385 Series big block has going for it is simplicity. There's very little to understand and, unlike a lot of Ford engine families, very little confusion.