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Title: Marine 427
Post by: tomsfe64 on April 30, 2017, 12:36:34 PM

This is the only photo of 2 marine engines available for sale. Is this a 427 fe? If so is this a desirable block?

Title: Re: Marine 427
Post by: machoneman on April 30, 2017, 02:06:29 PM

It sure looks to be as you compare these photos:


https://www.google.com/search?q=chris+craft+427+ford&rlz=1C1SAVS_enUS541US568&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjpveHO78zTAhWI7CYKHSD-DygQ_AUICygC&biw=1024&bih=490

It's possible at some time that a 390 short block was swapped in. Best bet? Yank intake and one head. Measure one to bore.

A stock bore 427 has a bore size of 4.23".

A 390 has a 4.05" bore.

Title: Re: Marine 427
Post by: tomsfe64 on April 30, 2017, 05:51:47 PM

Are these marine 427 blocks sideoilers? If in good shape what might one of these engines be worth running?

Title: Re: Marine 427
Post by: machoneman on April 30, 2017, 06:34:16 PM

Here. Carefully read this older post and all your questions, save the value, will be answered.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/64722-marine-427-the-good-and-the-bad.html