Ford 427 side oiler identification. Post Jul 12, 2006 #1 2006-07-12T15:08+00:00.

Ford 427 side oiler identification 50 years ago this car came from the factory with a 2 barrel V8 390 and a C6 automatic transmission, today she is powered by the infamous 427 side oiler backed by a big input/output shaft close ratio4 speed top loader with hydraulic Ford heavy duty clutchand transferred to the pavement via a Ford positrac9 inch rear General Automotive Discussion - Ford 427 Side Oiler? - Does Anyone Know The Differance In The 427 Side Oiler That They Put In Marine Applications?i Found One In A Old Boat But Would Like To Know More About It Before I Make A Offer. Save Share Reply Quote Like. JD66Falcon top oiler vs. If you see (or don't see) anything that needs corrected or added, please e-mail me. Built a 1967 Shelby GT-350 Convertible Replica, a 67 Vert resto-mod and also built a 427 FE 67 Shelby GT-500R (R Stands for Replica). 427 Side Oiler, toploader 4spd, 4 wheel discs, 9" traction loc and a perfect body. 427 side oiler excessive total timing. I have the plug and the three plugs and I have acquired an original Holman and Moody 427 side oiler block with these Appears to be the correct 427 block with the HP casting. DISCUSSIONS. 427 Identification Links and this is also a 427 Ford Forum 428 Cobrajet Registry - All about those Ford 427 side oiler gas fouling plugs. The Specs are Below: 1970 427 FE Hydraulic Lifter Block. hunyok. 03-20-2013, 02:51 PM #16: craig. For starters the date code on the block can't be older than around December '64 or you have a center oiler. Aug 19, 2010 #1. 0 Reply. alt. Hopefully removed and replaced with this. MESSAGES. could still be a hipo 390 or 428, but you need to see in the block, to check the main cap webbing for the improved version. It was When all the returned stuff was auctioned off from Fred Jones Ford in the 1970's it flooded the world with good and bad side oiler blocks. 9 mm). Any Here's the easiest way to tell if it's a side oiler The arrow is pointing at a pipe plug. 40 gap. It was a Holman and Moody 427 side oiler that was in a sprint car and had two bad cylinders which he had re-sleeved. Hhhmmm--any idea what is most common as far as cross vs. Top Oiler C5AE-H '65-'66 427 c. Virtually no numbers on the block to help you. This was (presumably) done to spread the cost of the block casting operation across more blocks, and also effectively homologate the production for racing rules. Is it possible to tell 427 Side Oiler. It does have the standard 352 stamp on front , behind flywheel is is stamped 66 427. devil . Login; Join; HOME. Why everyone wants a side oiler is beyond me. Posts: 97. compression. it Still Runs But Has Not Had Any Recent Work. It keeps gas Block has been sonic checked before build Blocks been decked and I am sure this short block is as strong as you would want a 427 to run and hold up for a long life of hard pounding. All Ford Techboard Galaxie Pages Falcon Pages Mustang Pages (1965 427 side oiler I got back by my shop and measured distance on my engine. Center oilers typically have thicker walls and can take an overbore better than a sideoiler . FORUMS. Externally, the repairs are not visible at all. Standard bore for 427 is 4. ,jetting, radius rods, springs, floats, etc. There are good NOS blocks, but don't assume anything. Between all the industrial and marine applications there really is no way to I've been told that these blocks were cast for side oiler use but were probably machine How to tell if it is a Side Oiler or Top oiler 427?? olddustyrelics. it is not drilled for 4 bolt mains but left side I think 2 &4 mains are partially drilled. Side Oiler C5AE-E '65 427 c. 89 gears All-original body / Correct Wimbledon White paint Mostly original Black all-vinyl interior Correct R-code-exclusive front The price of a Ford 427 Side Oiler is not specific as it varies depending on its condition and some other factors. Aside from 360, 390's, or 427's, it could be a Ford did not run ZF behind the 427, Have to assume there is a good reason for that. The other characters are Ford inspector’s marks. Look for the cross bolts and the side oiler passage on the driver'd side of the block. If it´s a side oiler it´ll have cross bolt main caps and screw in oil plugs immediately above the cross bolts. 08:1 I do not hold myself out as a Ford FE casting mark expert. Some of you ahve read about the twin marine 427's found below. No screw-in freeze plugs, no side bolts. Of course it will have the hump on the side of the block, along with the pipe fittings on the side. 2 1. Probibly the surest thing I,ve ever found is if it has the heads of the cross bolts on both sides of the block skirt its a 427 if you can see the side oiler gallery running down the drivers side of the block along with the cross bolts then you have a late model ( relitevly ) 427 The Ford FE engine is a medium block V8 engine produced in multiple displacements over two generations by the Ford Motor Company and used in vehicles sold in the North American market between 1958 and 1976. dmd1way. It was very rudimentary. One is a side oiler and the other is a top oiler. 6. circa 63-64 427 were top/center oiler engines and can easily be ID'd as they will have crossbolts with press in freeze plugs. Check out our discussions on the Ford Escape, Mustang, Edge, F-150, Raptor, Explorer, Focus, Fusion, Fiesta and more! Show Less . Or BTF, BTRF, BRF or BSF-32 03-19-2013, 04:11 PM they ran the 427 ford at lamans and won. Authentic R-code Ford Fairlane 500 427 that's uncut and mostly unmodified Correct 427 cubic inch Side Oiler V8 Toploader 4-speed manual transmission Correct Ford 9-inch rear axle / Correct 3. The block was bored 0. If you see C3AE or C4AE on the block it can't be a side This should help even the most novice Ford guy ID a side oiler. side oiler 427 Discussion in 'Shelby Cobra' started by timmeranda, Aug 19, 2010. I had the block mag'd and pressure tested and all came back fine, but not really knowing anything about the FE motors at that time I I have acquired an original Holman and Moody 427 side oiler block with these 427's are easy to ID by the cross-bolted mains, and if there is a oil gallery rib just above the oil pan (forget which side) it's a side-oiler. The 352 High Perf came in 1960 at 360 hp. Eldelbrock Aluminum heads. Screw in freeze plugs. big-block-ford-mercury. Screw i No other FE has the side oiler passage EXCEPT the 427 Side oilers feed the main bearings first Center oilers feed the cam first It also makes sense that Ford cut back on the 427. None of the actual vehicles has survived. 250 Block squared & San Dimas, CA $15,000 Posted 11 days ago. Description of 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 427: SUMMARY. To make room for this hole material was added along the side of the block, (side-oiler) After you see this front-to-back boss or added material a few times you'll get familiar with it and know what to look for. hi-po. Joined: Hence the term “side oiler”. "2010 New Years Resolution - Break into the 15's with a JA Custom Cam and Buy a New AMERICAN Truck" The Ford 427 block was closer dimensionally to the early Hemis than to the elephantine 426 Hemi: the Ford FE bore spacing was 4. Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk . BrooklynRod - guess you are on wrong side of country - Ford The 427’s oiling system had to be completely redesigned with a single oil galley on the driver’s side with a relief valve in the back of the block just below the side galley. [If you ever saw the movie Red Line 7000 then I had the engine out of AJ Foyt's car that did the end a popular cam castingused on, but not limited too, the Fomoco C4AE-B / C8AX-C / C8AX-D and numerous CS Shelby (Autosport Products) camsI have listings from Camchaft Machine Co. Jump to Latest a lot of Ford balncers have a notch every 90 degrees, maybe when you brought it to #1 you were looking at one of the other marks and called it good? Ross Bullock's Power Service, LLC - custom concours and performance engines - 70 Fastback Mustang, 489 cid FE, Victor, SEFI, Erson SFT cam, TKO Center oilers continued to be made using the side oiler casting. I hope it helps you out. Posts: 6 Not Ranked . 2797 posts 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 - Model: 64 4-Door Hardtop - Body: 57B 4-Door Fastback - Police Interceptor - 390 FE - 330 HP - 3 Speed + O/D - 4. 11:1 - Chantilly Beige - The 427 was the pinnacle or Ford's racing success throughout 60's from NASCAR to LeMans. The sidoilers can be esily ID'd as they ALL have three little hex plugs in line with each cross bolt on the left hand (drivers side) of the engine just above the crossbolts. Listing ID 184544465. 36 25. You can see: reinforced main webs cross bolt mains with and without main caps side oiler attachment on the rear soild screw in freeze plugs 427 cast into the lifter area has a C8AE-A casting number found on the Holman & Moody 427 side oiler auxiliary oil system Holman & Moody 427 side oiler auxiliary oil system. Join Date: May 2010. Post Jul 12, 2006 #1 2006-07-12T15:08+00:00. There were many race cars created by Ford contractors and others with the 427 side oiler. If you've needed a 427 side oiler block, you'd better have a Ford E-Series van full of cash to bring one home. 877. More information could change the price up or down. Eldelbrock Air Gap 2 x 4 intake with 550 carbs. Using a combination of OEM and vintage aftermarket parts, the build features a hydraulic-lifter Ford block bored to 4. (Image/Jim Smart) Shelby American stamped this block with the Cobra’s vehicle identification number—CSX-3147. 427 side oiler and a (circa 1964-5) normal oiler. Listing This Ford 427 FE side-oiler V8 In excellent running condition and decent shape. 427 FE with five decades of corrosion in the cylinder walls is going to be a risk unless you have smashed a very heavy piggy bank and visit BBM for a 'new' block. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. MR PI heads, CR is 11. I believe 12 5/8 might would have worked with precut holes. 390s and 428s were centeroilers too . d. had c7ae rods which are 428 pi Description of 1966 Ford Fairlane 2 Door Hard Top: NO RESERVE!!!!. To 12-9-65, Side Oiler C5JE-D '66 A Ford 427 FE block would definitely be a high nickel content block, not cast ironand would definitely have cross bolt mains, and more likely have side oiler characteristicswith cylinder head choices of low riser, medium riser, high riser, and the exotic SOHC - and more likely a forged steel crank. Shop just sold a side oiler with tp I don't know a lot about anything, but I know a little about everything. Tags 427 engine american racing cobra ford 427 le mans. 140 lb. Tags What I have is a 427 side oiler, brand new. Also, somewhere down the line, someone welded their I'm looking to acquire a 427 Side Oiler engine that I looked at today. Posts: 1 Likes Received: 0. 2manymustangs. These blocks were cast from 1965/1966 until the end of 427 production, including service blocks. 13480 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #5 · Feb I'm not sure if there was EVER a 427 side oiler SOLID CAM block put out on the streets OR if this was just the early early hot The side oiler feeds the mains first but requires one to use solid lifters , it is better long track engine than a center oiler . Junior User. The seller states the car and engine remained in storage for around 36 years before the engine was removed and rebuilt by Holman-Moody circa 2012. Automatic. Funny, I was just reading about 427 ID on another site and found this interesting drill bit test also and had copied and saved it a few minutes ago. Hydraulic roller cam. 427 Side Oiler? Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by BrianS Nov 23, 2009. Senior Member . If the 427 was a side oiler, only then would you have a true Cobra The “Side Oiler” 427 was born. 1:1, currently running mixture of 93 octane pump gas and race fuel. At that time I didn't have a 427 CO so I passed on the oiling system. CATEGORIES (articles) > Engines > Ford Engines > 427 Side Oiler: 427 Side Oiler: The 427 side oiler was a completely redesigned 427 cubic inch (7 L), cross-bolted engine block that first debuted in 1965. Both side oilers and top oilers have their unique advantages and characteristic features. Likes: 0. 1968) 427 block. Whether you are buying one with a P or any other letter on the back is not important. No way to tell if it is Look For Oil Galleries. The transformation included replacing the 390ci with an ass kicking medium riser 427 Side Oiler Racing Engine (yes this is a Factory REAL FE 427 side oiler engine) with 2 Original 600 cfm Holley Carburetors and an original 427 HiPo dual point distributor (the points were replaced with Pertronix module), he Transmission was switched out with a 1969 Top Loader Shelby 1966 F100 427 Side Oiler. Red Bank, New Jersey, United States. J. From the x brace to my engine is 12 7/16. One has to keep in mind it is not "fresh" and could have suffered from sitting for all those years. The side oiler prioritizes oil supply to the crankshaft first before feeding the cam and valvetrain, and that solved the 427’s issues for NASCAR racing. Your Bid: USD $ BaT Service Fee: Was told it's a top oiler not side oiler found D1F and 2 was under neath it i found that by the oil filter I think 14 352 another number How to Identify a Ford 427 FE Engine Block - Know About Life . It is a side oiler . The block and associated parts were largely Nothing needs to be changed here if using a different crank. It has the screw in freeze plugs and the oil gallies along the side so I believe that this is a true Over the years ford has put almost every thing you can imagine on the out side of all types of blocks. North Carolina, United States. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra. 010″ over, and components include an aluminum intake manifold topped by a Cobra-branded air cleaner For years, Ford 427 parts of any kind have been scarce and expensive. 12 1 Fresh 1965-66 Ford 427 Medium Rizer Engine Iron 427 side oiler block – bore 4. A side oiler that came from HM shop complete would probably go 20 grand to the right person. Full Ford did its part with the 427 side-oiler block, which delivered fresh oil to the crank before the camshaft and valve train, ensuring that the engine could withstand long stints of high-rpm use. 427 390HP hyd lifter engines were center oilers not side oilers . rsimkins 1967 GT500 automatic choke cap ID A center oiler can have the raised passage above the bolts especially if it was a marine or industrial engine. Don't assume just because they are 427's the are side oilers, Most boats had center oiler Marine/Industrial Engines, with small heads , Small Rods and Cast Cranks, Ect. There is stronger 427 blocks out there like an industrial block has more meat in it , center oiler. ),late 60s /early 70s vintage, with all the #s and conversion to DANA/SEALED POWER/MELLINGS/TRW etc Side Oiler identification characteristics. Come join the discussion about popular models such as the Mustang, Galaxie, Falcon, Fairlane, Torino, Shelby and many more! Show Less . 63 in (117. Y-Block is also a side oiler design. Does have the gallery plugs around cam . When Ford re-engineered the 427's oiling system, the Ford FE 427 Side-Oiler Block . The cylinder block is a machined casting containing cylindrically bored holes for the pistons of a multi-cylinder reciprocating internal combustion engine, or for a similarly on the side of the engine where the oil filter is attached there is a hole that is drilled front-to-back along the side of the block. 288 with 427 Side Oiler. Save Share Reply FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - Marine 427 the good and the Bad - Some of you may notice the large amount of 427 Ford Engines appearing for sale on Ebay. Conclusion. I know 12 3/4 would have worked. Photo Gallery Auction Result Winning Bid: USD $45,000 by carmanmeade: Auction Ended: June 16, 2024 at 11:25AM PT 427 Side-Oiler-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster. Reply Like #7 05-10-2010 | 07:51 PM draggin the line. 5625 in (115. Location: The Inland Ford 427 side oiler engine. While top oilers send oil to the top center first, side oilers The money value would be determined as well what kind of 427 was under those tp heads. Does anyone happen to know the lift and duration @ . Comes with 2 of these wheels widened to 8" with 50 series Radial T/A's to 427 Photos River Cat, Here is a link to some photos of a 427 side oiler block presumably from a 68 GTE. The main difference between the two lies in the way oil is circulated within the engine block. 8 Posi-Traction Rear End with 3. Do some research to identify block markings but casting numbers DO NOT positively ID the cubic inches of the FE group of engines. Ford Motor Company. Jump to Latest The most common overlooked issue is that they are side-oiler blocks, but usually not machined for side-oiling. Once Ford achieved solid durability in the 427, it went to work on the GT40 racecar chassis, which was a tremendous challenge. Jump to Latest A forum community dedicated to Ford performance owners and enthusiasts. Casting numbers on the Side Oiler will be C5AE- (something), C6AE- (something) C7 or C8. With the exception of a few hi-performance 428 427 fe side oiler info. 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > General Discussion > 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum > 427 blocks identification and value 10 posts 427 blocks identification and FORD 427 FE Side Oiler Cross Bolted Medium Riser with Tunnel Wedge and Matching C5AF-BC & BD Holley's. Engine components Nome, AK So Ford updated the original 427, the “top oiler,” to the side oiler in 1965. (Image/Jim Smart) “DIF” indicates The white "C" stripes are paint not the factory stick on. 427 Side Oiler. 63ford406. Joined: Mar 2008. I have a block with the 66-427 cast into the back and the side oiler bosses but it has standard 390 cores and the oil galleries don't run down the side. 250”, cast stock stroke OEM crankshaft, 850 CFM Holley double-pumper carburetor and a COMP Magnum cam. While other blocks are out there, these three are the foundation for This Ford 427 FE side-oiler V8 was built prior to reportedly being stored by the owner for the past 43 years. 12 1 View More. I'm new to this forum and I need help identifying the cast date on my 427 sideoiler block. The block has 4 sleeves, and is standard bore. Ford 427. Why everyone wants This is a real cast-iron blocked 1960's FORD 427 Side-Oiler motor! Mechanics Ford 427ci Side Oiler Single 4bbl Holley Carb Tunnel Port Intake and Heads Top Loader 4 Speed Transmission Ford 8. Side Oiler Beginning in 1965, Ford’s concern over oil starvation at the main and rod bearings led engineers to the conception of a whole new 427 block casting called the Side-Oiler. i. FYI. The 427 side oiler[slightly higher value today]more was then introduced to prevent oil starvation to the main bearings by delivering the oil via a gallery down the side of the engine block FIRST and secondly from the main bearings to the cam bearings last instead of first. Also, I encourage any interested reader to search FE engine forum sites to learn more. The 300 hp 427 stickers were Chris Craft standard on 427 SO's, so if it quacks like a duck, One way to know if its a 427, is on the lower part of the block, should be 3 bolt head, Per side, that are along the lower edge, Simply take a pics of it and post, if there the right one, you have a 427. Solid lifters, two core plugs at front of block, four in rear, and three on About 15 years ago I came across a supposedly brand new 1968 427 side oiler for $800. Much more expensive to manufacture Not a ton more in performance gains over a 428 with the right components Top. Here is a little information in case you get interested in buying one of them. com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or This is a picture of an NOS 427 side-oiler block C8AZ-6010-G (note cross-bolted mains and screw-in core plugs) but you can hopefully see the "352" cast into the front face of this block. Then the car was set out in a tree row, in and GT fender emblems and gas cap - did not want any engine identification on the car. I don't remember much on them, but I recall cross-bolted mains and the Low, Medium, & High Rise models. 030 over and was Block 2 is a real 427 Cobra side oiler wedge block with its original Shelby Cobra VIN stamped in the iron. There are repairs to the block on both sides of one compartment down low near the oil pan, no involvement of the water jacket. 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum. Aside from the main cross bolts, does the SO needs to have screw-in freeze plugs? Cobra Make, Engine: ERA No. This revision was known as the Side Oiler, which kept the main and rod bearings supplied with a good oil wedge under extreme conditions. Magazine Dyno Results for 427 Side Oiler??? Jump to Latest All Ford Techboard. Explore Our Forums. Several attempts to notify the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) of this find went . non-cross bolted? As you said, the ribs don't mean much for ID. 23. The FE, derived from 'Ford-Edsel', [1] was introduced just four years into the short-lived Ford Y-block engine, which American cars and trucks were outgrowing. It was loaded at a price of 22,000. [quote="blykins" post_id="1117829" The money value would be determined as well what kind of 427 was under those tp heads. NOTIFICATIONS. NOS 427 SIDE OILER DUAL I have acquired an original Holman and Moody 427 side oiler block with these markings: C5AE-G date code 5A8 HM number: H47M. Having said that a mechanically sympathetic driver can probably make one last. (the mfg. For whatever reason he wants to stay with the fe and not go to a 460, but regardless-i recently bought a parts truck for him and the kid said he had a 427 side oiler complete Second motor is NOT a 427. BTW, he casting number C6AE-B was also used for 1966 427 and 1965-66 427 side oiler. Ford FE engine blocks used for performance builds are generally selected from one of three groupings: 390, 428, and 427. Hi new to this I have a 67 Galaxie 500 fast back hard top w/ a 427 side oiler just changed the intake and carb to edelbrock performer rpm and 800 cfm carb and now it smokes upon deceleration and only after the car warms up pcv is good and clean rings and valves look good and good vacuum my cousin is a mechanic and after looking at it for a We were hired (originally) to wire a 57 Ford 'Sedan Delivery. A steal would be 3-4,000. View More. There is a way to measure the stroke to make a determination without pulling a head but the best way to know cubic inches is to pull a head and measure the bore. Of course there was series production of The Blocks: Identification and Application. Ford Forum is a community to discuss all things Ford. Post 7:19 AM - Mar 18 #1 2024-03-18T07:19+00:00. Old Autolite spark plug number which is now Motorcraft was BF-32. Complete High End Rebuild with Only the Best New Parts. a refurbished Joe hunt Mag and later Ford Dual point distributor though. A fresh If someone is interested, I have a 427 stock bore center oiler short block for sale with the steel Ford crankshaft and LeMans rods available in Houston, Tx. Hawkrod Hawkrod 39 Ford Deluxe Coupe 59 Tbird 430 60 Lincoln Premier (2)62 Tbirds (3)68 Cougar XR7-G's 69 Cougar 428CJ 4 speed 77 1/2 Ford F250 This Ford 427ci Side-Oiler V8 has less than 1k miles on it since it was rebuilt in January 2016. It also has the oil gallery and relief valve area on rear left but has not been drilled for plugs. 050" for the factory cam in the 1965 to 67 427 sideoiler? Thanks, Kevin Factory 427 Sideoiler Cam Specs - 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum Only 5 To 7 Lbs Oil Pressure At Idle On Fresh 427 Side Oiler Any Suggestions? Save Share Reply Quote Like. The Side-Oiler had an additional oil gallery that ran down the left-hand side of the block, feeding bountiful amounts of oil to the main and rod bearings. timmeranda New Member. RyansFord New Member Posts: 21 Joined: Mon Nov 27, 2017 5:53 This Ford 427 FE side-oiler V8 was built by Holman-Moody in the late 1960s and is said to have been installed in a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 in 1970. The engine was based on the high performance 427 side-oiler block, providing race-proven durability. The thing to look for is the allen screws along the passage that note the crossdrilling. Now we're hired to do the complete re-assembly. The side oiler is easy enough to identify because it has a hump in the block casting for the oil gallery on Side oiler 427 came as wedge, SOHC and DOHC cylinder head engine. The P blocks were a later item made for the racing crowd and had the best FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - 427 side oiler - ok my dad is building a 79 4x4 that currently has a 352 in it. Entries below are what it COULD be, not necessarily what it is! FYI - A majority of FE blocks have either a '352' or a backwards '501' cast into the front of the block. Full Forum Listing. Completely reworked carbs. But to make a good engine even better, Holman-Moody probably would have torn the whole assembly down to blueprint and balance the assembly before topping it with a purpose The records of the VINS for the 1967 Mustang and Fairlane test vehicles fitted with hydraulic lifter 427 side oiler power are known because they are on a list of scrapped vehicles that has survived. This Block is Bored . I am running 3926 Autolite long reach plugs, . Block has been sonic checked before build Blocks been decked and I am sure this short block is as strong as you would want a 427 to run and hold up for a long life of hard pounding. GT fender emblems and gas cap - did not want any engine identification on the car. Finally, in an age when websites come and websites go, a TRL listing can help all Birders with an FE C5AE-D '65 427 c. I measured from the block just to the right of timing cover on passenger side and let my tape run under x brace. Shop just sold a side oiler with tp heads and intake with 2 fours in a running 64 big block 390 galaxie. Or maybe not there at all. See if you have a backwards "105" in roughly this same location. NOTE - The information presented here was gathered from a variety of sources. It was all painted, 1/3 assembled and so it goes. olddustyrelics. Here it is again: 427 Block Identification The pic (in the link) by blykins shows the timing cover area and a plug where the side oiling passage was drilled. It's cross-bolted mains, of course. It all started with the 352 in 1958 (that's why most all FE's have a 352 cast in). Wheels are 1969 Mach 1 chrome style steel with BFG Radial T/A tires. 6 mm) compared to the Chrysler 392's bore spacing of 4. Check the bore. All Ford Techboard Galaxie Pages Falcon Pages Mustang Looking for guidance for initial and total timing advance for a 427 sideoiler. Standard bore, factory NASCAR rods, Dooley pan and pick up, ARP studs for bottom end, 428 crank U1A Super COBRA Jet, JE Pistons flat top double taper wrist pins, medium riser heads, stainless valves, factory dual qual manifold with two 500 CFM Edelbrock carbs, COBRA air cleaner, chrome valve covers, all machine work and CAM Shaft The Ford 427 is called a side oiler because it sends oil along a passage located on the lower side of the block first. Got the package for $1000. Randy I've been on the hunt for a new project and came across what I think is an old 427 car. (and I just learned the difference between center oilers and side-oilers!) Are they basically all good? They've always fascinated me for some reason. Quote: Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod. Chad FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428) - side oiler 427 cam - i found in my dads shop a side oiler 427 cam, i know its a side oiler 427 because wehn i was looking the cam up in my book side oiler 427's were the only ones that used grooves in the #2 and #4 cam shaft bearing journals, my question Fellas - Ok, I know it's a 427, but curious to hear about the original application. These Late Blocks are the Strongest FORD made and also were Hydraulic Lifter Blocks for better Lifter Oiling. 1967 ford mustang gta 427 side oiler. MSD Inginition . Missing parts, new parts and no instructions. $25,000 Mooresville, NC PREMIER. There will be a date code on it too, by the oil filter adapter pad. If you are looking for a used Ford 427 Side Oiler, the query is: what is a Ford 427 Side Oiler worth? But, the price of the 427 SOHC reproduction engines is $35,000 – $40,000. Not sure how I recommend "How to Rebuild Your Big-Block Ford" by Steve Christ. I've been told that these blocks were cast for side oiler use but were 427 Block Identification. The assigned identification number DMV46323NV is shown above and matches the VIN listed on the current Arizona title, which describes the car as a 1932 Ford SPCON. If you want any particular date codes to match your car, it could be worth Learn more about Side-to-Center Oiler: R-Code 427/4-Speed 1964 Ford Galaxie on Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. swt tuhvoqf qopcuf icrpomq bgwfnm cbthg viubv apqryz gqopr jzntb