Here's a portion of an email I received about the engine; "the engine was first made in 1958 as a 383 and a 430. It was only used
in Lincolns, a few 59 T-Birds and as a 383 in some Mercs. It was later made
a 462 cu in. It was replaced in 1969 by the 429-460. Parts are a little
hard to find for them. A few parts are the same as an FE
(352-390-406-427-428). Most of the parts are specific to the 430. The heads
are flat with the chambers in the top of the cylinders like a 409."
The water equipment on this does not appear to be custom made so I figure that this motor has to be able to use parts from another model. For instance, I can't imagine Cal Marine casting a special cast specifically for the 430 water logs. That would be too much $$ don't ya's think? I wonder if the engine mount holes are in the same place as other engines?
Not sure what it all means but just the same, the motor is for sale and/or parts on it are for saleI'll stick with my BBC's
Thanks for all the help on the motor ID thing.
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