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SMOKEDYA

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So by going off this number from the 351 block can anyone tell me the deck heith and if this is ok for a 408? D4AE-AA-12. I beleive it's a 1976 block? Correct? peace



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That casting number is for a 74 block "D4"

I am fairly sure that all the stock Ford 351w had the same deck height, but there may have been a year or 2 of odd balls.

I know I have the deck heights in my 351w swap FAQ, but I can't pull it up at work.
Check my site if you like, or I can post what I have when I get home tonight.

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The very early blocks were a tad bit shorter, '69 and early '70, 9.480" vs 9.503" iirc.

yours should be the 9.503" give or take.
 

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It's a 9.5. I think that casting could be in anything from '74 to '78 or so. That will work fine. It will have a two peace rear main seal, but the two piece are just as good as the one piece. Go for it.
 

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I guess I could have added that I am using a D4 block for my 408w.

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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET! Off the the machine shop next week. I've got my kit picked out here is a link tell me if it's a wise dession? I'm going to go carbed and run a 150-200 shot on it!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/393-...ItemQQcategoryZ33620QQihZ019QQitemZ8071262045 peace





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The kit looks to be just fine. The only thing that slightly worries me is the fact that they don't disclose the true manufacturer of the crank and rods. I would assume that they are Eagle, or some comparable brand that manufactures in China and then inspects and touches up the components in the U.S. I would call them and ask who actually makes their rods and cranks.
 
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