Tony
Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear
Did you tear into it yourself, Tony, or hand it off to a shop? If I recall, you and a friend built this one after the problems you had with the first engine. Considering the old photo you posted in the other thread, seems it ran well for many years!! Bet the car is breathing a sigh of relief not having to carry that beast for a while!
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
I dropped the pan to check before i pulled the engine. Car did a lot of sitting after the engine rebuild and ran great. I will hand it off the the machine shop but this could have been my fault. I added an oil thermostatic cooler bypass and could have got some trash in the lines when i installed it. Don't know just guessing.
Tony
Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear
I guess that means a total disassembly and cleaning...
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Yep. I didn't plan on doing anything to the Cobra as i have a 1967 Mustang notchback i want to build into a vintage Trans-Am car and this is a setback for the start of that project.
Tony
Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear
That sounds interesting! You will have to keep us posted once you can start it. Hopefully, the 427 won't be too messed up!
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Yep, keeping my fingers crossed. will do on the Mustang. Doesn't look like much is going on right now in here.
Tony
Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear
It has been that way for a long time, Tony! Not sure why. Used to be a hoppin' place!
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Yep. Seems to be people reading but not participating.
Tony
Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear
How is the engine coming, Tony?
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Thanks for asking.
Well it needs crank, rods and pistons. Pistons are ordered from Diamond. 4 weeks to make. There is a gouge in one of the cylinders that the engine builder said would not seal up so it will have to go another .005 over so that's why the new pistons. Keeping the solid lifter cam as there is really no gain for me to switch to a hydraulic roller. Hoping to get it back together in time to take it to the Classics at Barber Motorsports park in May.
Tony
Unique 427 #4279480 Precision Engine Machine Company 427 s/o 483.47 stroker close ratio toploader 3.31 jag rear
Barber outside of Birmingham? You going to Homecoming, finally?!!!
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Hard cheese! That is rough sledding... sorry to hear all that, my friend!
Paul
289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear