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12-30-2013, 01:21 PM | #61 |
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Re: 77/78 ford ltd/ mercury marquis 460
We parted out a '78 Grand Marquis back in the early 90s, I told dad to hang on to the motor until we could determine if it was worth anything, found out it was a junk combo for GT classes, so we threw it all away. Heard the heads were "unworkable" and shortblock assy was way too heavy. Even the local marina saw no boat anchor value in them. Please tell me they're still not worth anything.
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Re: 77/78 ford ltd/ mercury marquis 460
The 78 is rated @ 320 & has a full point less compression. I would favor the 74. Again, Vic is probably the only one actually building one of these boats. I think what started this thread was the recent HP adjustments from NHRA, They dropped 10 off the 77/78 in stock AND the GT version of the motor. Somebody is running one in SS/GT. ?????
Ford 460 197-202 330 320 77-78 SS/GT This thread changed my mind about having my tired 74 hauled off.
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Re: 77/78 ford ltd/ mercury marquis 460
i am looking for 2 motorcraft carbs, 4300-d and a 4350
i know nothing about which year is the best 4300-d is for the ss tbird and the 4350 is for the whale (ltd)
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I've got a Motorcraft 4bbl (mostly) square bore carb. 1.56/1.68 1.25/AV
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Re: 77/78 ford ltd/ mercury marquis 460
Ya know, seeing as you brought it up, I can't figure out just what to call the LTD. I've pretty well narrowed it down to two choices, "Great White"(it's white) or "Moby, Vic".
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PS - And Billy its a good thing you and Vic are 'old school' naming the car ...........
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01-01-2014, 07:00 PM | #68 |
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Moby,Vic ! I love it!
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ok
this is going to be the heavys car ever????????????? 5000 for p/sa
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