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I love that 727. Had one in my IH 75 Scout II with the 345 ci. The only possible weak spot I found was at 220,000 miles the Low/reverse band broke, and I think my boy broke that with a too fast shift from reverse to low. Replaced that and was still going strong when sold at 240,000+ miles.

Jack.

Got the engine tore down and picked up a 440 crank this week. Everything looked good; probably could have ran the engine like it was the way the bearings looked. Off to the machine shop this week to see what everything looks like. I decided to go with the 451 stroker. That's the 400 block, turned down 440 crank, stock rods, and Keith Black stroker pistons.

Originally Posted by falconvan

I decided to go with the 451 stroker. That's the 400 block, turned down 440 crank, stock rods, and Keith Black stroker pistons.

Back in the 70's, I was fiddlin' around with making a Mopar stroker with stock parts. I'm thinkin' I used a 400 block, bored 0.020", stock bore Ford 429 pistons (4.360"), big block Chevy rods (pin end bored for Ford pin diameter) and offset-ground 440 crank to arrive at 470 cubic inches.

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Back in the 70's, I was fiddlin' around with making a Mopar stroker with stock parts. I'm thinkin' I used a 400 block, bored 0.020", stock bore Ford 429 pistons (4.360"), big block Chevy rods (pin end bored for Ford pin diameter) and offset-ground 440 crank to arrive at 470 cubic inches.

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Very cool, how did it run? I was going to do a 470 but it was a little more crank work plus I would need different rods.

I got my block back from the machine shop; everything looked good and it cleaned up at .030. I blew my car budget for the month so I'll drop the crank off in a couple weeks. We're leaving next week for our 10th wedding anniversary so no car stuff for a few weeks.

Enjoy your holiday anniversary break away and are you going anywhere special with your bride ?

Was going to ask for photo's but thought better of it in case .....

Thanks! We're going to the Creation Museum in Kentucky and just do a little road tripping here and there. Don't worry about risque' pictures.....I think we'd break the camera as old and saggy as we are! (She still looks good naked to me, though)

Happy Anniversary Falconvan! The block is looking good. I won't comment about anything else!

Not much car stuff happening the last month; we had our little anniversary vacation and I recently went to work for IKEA as a Facility Manager for the new St Louis store. We're in the midst of construction and getting ready to open the store in about 8 weeks so it's been pretty nuts.

I decided to change the formula a bit and just go with a warmed over 400 rather than the stroker. Just going with a set of TRW forged flat tops, a bigger cam, some home porting on the heads and I picked up an old Edelbrock TM6 intake. It should be plenty for what I want and will save me a good bit of $ going this route. I got my heads cleaned up and tore down today and will probably start some porting this coming week. I also found a highly elusive big block truck oil pan with a rear sump for a decent price; this was a tough item to come up with but a must for the install.

I read this build thread front to back and what a journey. Inspiring how handy you are making all these different parts work together. Really nice work and I look forward to seeing your build with this BB Mopar 400. Should really scoot! :-)

Don Jr.

Thanks; it's definitely a testament of someone who cant make up his damn mind about what he wants to do!

Originally Posted by Mr Blue

I read this build thread front to back and what a journey. Inspiring how handy you are making all these different parts work together. Really nice work and I look forward to seeing your build with this BB Mopar 400. Should really scoot! :-)

Don Jr.

WOW! It is so good to see you posting here! How've you been? You still got that sweet lil' pickup?

Hey there,
Good to be back. I have been trying to get a business going (Used car sales) combined with my regular day job so I have not been online (or in the garage) enough. Looking forward to getting back in the loop! Yes I still have my T Bucket and dad and dan still have their rods too. Been raining here in Florida daily so you have to "hot Rod" between the rain drops :-)

Hey there Mr. Blue give a shout out to Don and Dan, and say hi from us. We miss you guys. Glad to hear you all still have hot rods. Good luck on the new business!

Hey Stovens,
Thanks so much. Will tell Dan and Pops hello!