CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 20, 2021 there is 2 on e bay but they are a bit short as they go into the waterpump ,but they could work i suppose,anyway im selling this engine the new owner can sought that one out as the late model 351m/400 had all soughts of pipes and crap all over the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 21, 2021 there is 2 on e bay but they are a bit short as they go into the waterpump ,but they could work i suppose,anyway im selling this engine the new owner can sought that one out as the late model 351m/400 had all soughts of pipes and crap all over the engine.Oil pimp is on with screen and hex drv i also checked rod bolt torque 40lbs and thats about as far as i can go because my new bolt set hasnt arrived from the states but later we can swing the motor over and put some heads on itSent from my SM-G610Y using Tapatalk 2 2 bear351c, gerg, deankxf and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 21, 2021 Oil pimp is on with screen and hex drv i also checked rod bolt torque 40lbs and thats about as far as i can go because my new bolt set hasnt arrived from the states but later we can swing the motor over and put some heads on itSent from my SM-G610Y using TapatalkHeads are on and looking good,but wait there's more Huston we have a problem,1 of the core plugs is bigger than the normal 6 1 1/2 inch jobs,it measures 1.610 or 40.8mm which is weird this is the 2nd thing I have found different to any other clever so I went and got a 40mm but nope to small so back tomorrow to try a bigger oneSent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 21, 2021 Heads are on and looking good,but wait there's more Huston we have a problem,1 of the core plugs is bigger than the normal 6 1 1/2 inch jobs,it measures 1.610 or 40.8mm which is weird this is the 2nd thing I have found different to any other clever so I went and got a 40mm but nope to small so back tomorrow to try a bigger oneSent from my SM-A125F using TapatalkWhoopsSent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 1 Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 22, 2021 WhoopsSent from my SM-A125F using TapatalkTurned out a 1 5/8 plug fitted weird how 1 was different,I also put the lifters pushrods and rockers on look how wide these fkrs areSent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 3 deankxf, gerg and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted August 22, 2021 Turned out a 1 5/8 plug fitted weird how 1 was different,I also put the lifters pushrods and rockers on look how wide these fkrs areSent from my SM-A125F using TapatalkThey're a 10.3 deck, getting close to big block size. Conversely, wherever a 400 will fit, so will a big block Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted August 22, 2021 They're a 10.3 deck, getting close to big block size. Conversely, wherever a 400 will fit, so will a big block Sent from my CPH1920 using TapatalkJust waiting on my bolt set hope will arrive during the week so can wrap this build up and will be asking $3900 then invest on a car or blow it on the other 400Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 2 bear351c and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted September 1, 2021 Just waiting on my bolt set hope will arrive during the week so can wrap this build up and will be asking $3900 then invest on a car or blow it on the other 400Sent from my SM-A125F using TapatalkMy stepped tube arrived and fit 100%Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 2 gerg and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,260 Posted September 4, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 10:51 AM, CHESTNUTXE said: Turned out a 1 5/8 plug fitted weird how 1 was different,I also put the lifters pushrods and rockers on look how wide these fkrs are Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk Welsh plug was probably butchered out with a cold chisel, and damaged the block, causing a leak. Easy to bore it out, nothing behind it, nothing next to it. No way Henry would fork out extra money for a bigger brass plug. He was a tight ar53. LOL. 3 CHESTNUTXE, Outback Jack and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 4, 2021 i will disagree with you on that one as it was me who took the plugs out,this was a 351m block that had never been rebuilt b4 and i got it a week after taken out of the f truck,look at the casting meat bosses around the plugs its no different to the other ones just a larger hole for some reason just remember this was a final revised 1980 block anyway makes a good talking point. 1 bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,639 Posted September 5, 2021 Larger welch plug may mean it was from a colder part of the usa, block heaters are a common thing in some parts of the states and they are usually 1 5/8 from what I've seen 2 CHESTNUTXE and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 5, 2021 all the later 351m/400 blocks were cast in CF or Michigan foundry,and most of the early ones were cast at the dearborn foundry,i have done 4 400s now and the most common in australia is the DIF dearborn blocks that came out of early 70s gals,then when our xa fairlane and ltd were released around 72 the usa gal was not as popular anymore,so a surplus of early 400 blocks are common to find but not this one shes a 1980 cleveland foundry block and only one i have seen or come across,i still have the D1AE high nickel block and just getting some idears what to do with it,its too rare to just build a mild hyd engine out of it,i have everything to rebuild it bar a crank and rods cause i used it in this engine,but temeyer does the 444 c.i kit which is on the menu. 1 1 gerg and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 9, 2021 Here is another HOLY GRAIL part i managed to buy this morning ,its a c4 pan fill big block bellhousing,these are very rare in australia and a s*** one goes for about $500 but since covid and not many people going on parts runs to the usa they are almost imposible to find ,i paid $700 for this one and suits a clapper type starter motor so the seller tells me,so now i can fit a c4 to my next 400 build and not worry about will shifters fit or extractor clearance and weight compard to a c6 also tailshaft length and the c6 zaps a fair bit of power,it bolts to any big block pattern 429/460 or 351m/400 and uses std 164 flywheel and converter . 2 2 bear351c, deankxf, gregaust and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted September 9, 2021 Friggin score! Now to get it built to handle some right-hoof actionSent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 1 CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 9, 2021 yeah just need wheels to put it in,you sure you dont wanna sell the wags, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 9, 2021 my bolt kit to suit 400 finally lobbed up from the states now we can screw this thing up and sell the engine to fund the next one. 1 1 gerg and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted September 9, 2021 yeah just need wheels to put it in,you sure you dont wanna sell the wags,Trust me mate, you wouldn't want my wags after the s*** it's been through. Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 2 burnnotice1000 and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted September 10, 2021 Trust me mate, you wouldn't want my wags after the s*** it's been through. Sent from my CPH1920 using TapatalkSump n some gaskets are on getting there by later should be all doneSent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 4 Outback Jack, CHESTNUTXE, deankxf and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted September 10, 2021 Sump n some gaskets are on getting there by later should be all doneSent from my SM-A125F using TapatalkAll done and for sale $3990Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 4 1 2redrovers, bear351c, gerg and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaust 315 Posted September 10, 2021 That has come up real nice .. 2 CHESTNUTXE and Outback Jack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 17, 2021 in scored another 400 a guy is dropping it off in the morning,and for $400 whole engine he said,thats great so i can scavenge the crank n rods out of it for the high nickel block ,will be interesting to de code it. 3 Outback Jack, gerg and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted September 17, 2021 Bloody hell how many is that now? Will that be your 4th or 5th one?Sent from my CPH1920 using Tapatalk 2 Outback Jack and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,260 Posted September 17, 2021 counting the block that was cracked thats 6 ,should change my ozfakon name to demeyer. 2 Outback Jack and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted September 17, 2021 counting the block that was cracked thats 6 ,should change my ozfakon name to demeyer.The 400 is here don't no the vintage yet but I'm on a wicket with the truck driver that is finding them all over the placeSent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 3 Outback Jack, 2redrovers and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnnotice1000 588 Posted September 18, 2021 The 400 is here don't no the vintage yet but I'm on a wicket with the truck driver that is finding them all over the placeSent from my SM-A125F using TapatalkI managed to get it up on all 4s again and a quick suspension out of numbers looks like a very early 400 with 1970 cast dates also has the matching 2 dot 2vs and d1ae with heaps of abbreviations after it meaning its just a stocker not the rare high nickel I fluked ,also has plenty of bolt ons and a fan in gc not bent also looks like this is a complete cut out engine from the states which olm8 brought in stuffed in the container only paid 400 but for it and we'll worth it too.Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk 3 Outback Jack, gerg and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites