Recent content by Wrencher427

Yep, that's what happened. I'll regenerate all the stuff (specs) I posted and start over. Bummer... Hans

On a different note, someone commented that I have the "big '65" pan on my '63 409, suppose that would be 7 quarts total? Hans

Also, why do I keep losing my previous post count? I have dozens of posts on this forum.... Hans

Greetings all, I have a question about an old post. I have a fresh (new) '63 425 hp 409 engine that I listed for sale last year and I can't find that post. There were lots of comments and requests to see it run, that I was not able to do at the time. I now have it running on a test stand, and...

My bad, it's a 425 horse. It was in a '61 Belmont boat, and when my brother-in-law wrecked the boat, I got the engine. It had a single 4 barrel manifold on it, but I have the correct 2x4 and exhaust manifolds for it. I'll get the short block assembled and go from there. It had a set of sandwich...

After a long hiatus, I'm ready to assemble my '63 435/409 and I need a gasket set, rings and bearings. I really like Felpro gaskets, and I want Clevite 77 bearings. Is this still an option for the 409? This is an all standard engine and I want to do do it right. Any and all advice is appreciated...

Very possible, my eyes have been decieving me lately! I'll double check when I get home. It does not appear to be a very efficient manifold, but makes initial set-up much easier. Thanks. Hans

Greetings folks, I've been off for a while but I now have a question regarding a Winters foundry intake manifold I have. It was on a 409 that was in a '62 Belmont speed boat. The casting number is 8844468. Anyone recognize this or have an idea where I might find a reference to this part? My...