kjh

I have a 1971 FE 427 Side Oiler service block with no issues. Anybody know what the value would be?

barstowpo

Does it have the ribs on the side? Has it been sonic checked? Is it drilled for hydraulic lifters?

kjh

Yes on the ribs, no on the sonic check and not sure for the set up on lifters. It now has solid lifters in it, It's being pulled next week so I'll have more info on it then.

barstowpo

The later ribbed service blocks have been known to suffer from core shift. There was a time when even a service block would have been worth over $5000. With the advent of alum blocks from various manufacturers I think the value has gone down. Being a service block, it is not exactly something that would go with a correct restoration. Good measurement of the bores and a sonic check might make it worth it to someone not wanting to pay the expense of an alloy block but still wants a 427 for their project. Personally, I love me a good FE. Where are you located?

kjh

Appreciate your input. I'll have it checked out thoroughly once I have it out of my project
car next week. From Louisville, KY.

barstowpo

Is the block part of a complete engine? If so, many of the other parts are valuable if they are "period".

kjh

It's in a 69 mach 1 scj now that I'm having restored back to it's original state. Apparently the original block was damaged when the 2nd owner bought it so he replaced the block with the 427 sideoiler. He reused the crank and heads. It's been garaged since 1982.

barstowpo

Man I think I would keep the 427 right where it is. I have a 70 Mach 1 with a CJ and I have alternated between a CJ and a 427.

kjh

I've been going back and forth about it myself. I just keep thinking that going back would
make it worth more in the long run. I've found a date coded block that will work. Once the 427 is out and gone through, it may change my mind.

barstowpo

Keep the date coded block to include with the car and refresh the 427. Win win.