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I think alot of them were side oiler castings, but machined/drilled as center oilers/ hydraulic lifters. You can gun drill out the "side oiler" galleries on some of these (probably most), converting them, but some may have the engine mount pads machined too deep in the skirt, maiking it difficult/impossible to drill out the gallery. I think ford used the 427's in marine/industrial applications because of the cross bolt mains fo sustained higher rpm applications.
I almost bought two of them. After we agreed on a price, the seller decided to raise it by $1500, so I didn't go through with the deal. I was going to drill out the side oiler galleries. I want to say about $400 per block.
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Last edited by Anthony; 05-16-2005 at 02:48 PM..
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