antonesv Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Can anybody help me id this motor. i think its a ford big block, but can't remember from what kit. i had the 53 ford flip nose kit long time ago, but i don't think its from that kit. maybe 68 gt500? thanks for any help.
Nick Winter Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) The '53 Flipnose, it has a Big Block Chevy. Nick Edit: this the flipnose engine straight from the box (well my blower is shimmed to clear the hood. hope this helps Edited January 19, 2012 by Nick Winter
Chuck Most Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Big block Chevy- not sure what kit it is from, though. The Flip Nose Ford truck does come with a big block Chevy, but the heads and blower are different.
moparmagiclives Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 looks like a Ford Clevland, not a big block. The way the exhaust ports come off the head, maybe some torino kit ? Boss mustang ?
antonesv Posted January 19, 2012 Author Posted January 19, 2012 thanks guys, i think it came from the amt gasser vette.
Jairus Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 427 Big Block Chevrolet (Rear oil sump is a dead giveaway)... and as Anthony said, prob from the AMT Gasser Vette.
Chuck Most Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 427 Big Block Chevrolet (Rear oil sump is a dead giveaway)... and as Anthony said, prob from the AMT Gasser Vette. And the oil filter is in the wrong place.
Longbox55 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 As other said, Big Block Chevy. It's from the AMT '63 Corvette, either the Coupe or Convertible.
SuperStockAndy Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) It looks to me like a Ford small block, due to the way the exhaust ports are... Edited January 21, 2012 by SuperStockAndy
Chuck Most Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 It looks to me like a Ford small block, due to the way the exhaust ports are... IF you totally ignore the rear sump oil pan, rear mounted, vertical oil filter, front cover, and water pump... which are clearly Chevrolet pieces. Never mind the fact the heads don't look anything at all like Ford small block heads. (FE heads, maybe.)
SuperStockAndy Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 But, look at the front of the oil pan-that space should not be in there. Something had to have been changed.
SuperStockAndy Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 You never said anything about the clearance in between the water pump and oil pan, sorry :\
Bartster Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Looks like a BBC & a Muncie 4-speed. Its not a top loader
Longbox55 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 The space at the front of the block between the pan and front timing cover are for the metal axle used on the AMT '63 'Vette. The 327 found in the same kit also has the same gap, though it's a bit further back on the pan. The reason for the difference is that the Bg Block is meant to be set back in the frame, which is not unusual for a drag car.
SuperStockAndy Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Never thought about that, but what about that hole right in the middle of the block? Actually, Anthony, let's just say you have a cross between a Chevy and Ford engine
Longbox55 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 I just dug out a few of those engines I have in my stash. Anthony, yours is from the AMT '63 Coupe, which has the hole in the block. The Convertible lacks that hole. I'm not sure what the hole is actually for, it isn't called out in the instructions, and there's nothing in the kit that would go to or through it.
SuperStockAndy Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Hmm....well Anthony you have your answer.
Modelmartin Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Whatever you guys decide it is, it looks pretty awful!!!
greymack Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I'm pretty sure you got a Chevy big block because the oil filter is on the left side of the block and the heads look Chevy too.
Cato Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 The heads are NOT BBC. Chevs do not have raised exhaust ports nor do SBF's. They are Ford FE. They may be glued to a Chev block. Ford distributor would be in front if there was one. It's a mess in any event.
Longbox55 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Those are the heads that come with the AMT '63 'Vette. While they may not be 100% accurate to a 1:1 BBC, they aren't anyhwere close to being Ford FE heads either.
moparmagiclives Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 Those are the heads that come with the AMT '63 'Vette. While they may not be 100% accurate to a 1:1 BBC, they aren't anyhwere close to being Ford FE heads either. Not fe, but cleavland / modified yes. I didn't notice the oil pan or filter and timing cover myself, just the heads. Sure looks to be a "dare I say" hybrid
Longbox55 Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 I guess they do vaguely resemble Clevland heads, especially how the ports are offset on the head.
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