What engine is in the 430?

The new 430 inch MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) engine for 1958 was also the biggest by far in its time, and with 375 hp and a big four barrel carb, it could push the the 1958 lead sled to sixty in some 8.7 seconds.

Did Ford make a 430 engine?

The 430 cu in (7.0 L) engine was produced from 1958 through 1965. It was an optional engine on all Mercurys from 1958 to 1960 but Mercury models had a little less horsepower than the Lincolns and Continentals. The 430 was also an optional engine in 1959 and 1960 Ford Thunderbirds.

What engine was in the Edsel?

410 V-8
Ford’s Edsel Was a Loser, but Its 410 V-8 Engine Was Awesome.

What is a 462 motor?

The 462 is an MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) engine, not a “Ford” engine family. The MEL replaced the special Lincoln Y-block. The 462 was introduced in ’66, if I remember correctly, and was dropped after ’67. Bingo. 462 replaced 430 in Lincoln 1966…it’s a boat anchor….parts are scarce.

Who makes the 410 engine?

Ford’s new methanol-fed 410 is a Windsor-based block and features a 4.135-inch bore, a 3.800-inch stroke, a 90-degree bank angle, and a compression ratio that’s expected to be greater than 16:1.

How much is a 58 Edsel worth?

“You can get them for less than $5000. Nice ones go for about $5000 to $10,000,” says Mike Hinsch of North Plains, Oregon, of cars like his 1958 Edsel Pacer two-door hardtop.

Why was the Edsel such a failure?

Car buyers didn’t purchase the Edsel, because it was a bad or ugly car. In addition to the car not living up to the marketing hype, the United States was in a recession, and Edsel offered its most expensive models first while other carmakers were discounting last year’s models. This was their second failure.

How many horsepower is a Nascar?

750 horsepower
The engine in today’s NASCAR racecars produce upward of 750 horsepower, and they do it without turbochargers, superchargers or particularly exotic components.

What is the difference between a 348 and 409?

There are a few visual differences that distinguish a 348 from a 409. The most obvious is the dipstick location. The 348 has it on the left, or driver side; the 409 has it on the right, or passenger side. However, since the pans are interchangeable, it’s a simple matter to make one look like the other.

What kind of engine does a Lincoln 430 have?

Although the 430 engine is not mentioned much among car enthusiast today, it deserves a lot of respect due to the fact that it was first production engine to reach 400 horsepower in the 1958 Mercury Super Marauder. Since the engine was used in far more Lincolns it is often referred to as the Lincoln 430 by some.

When did the Ford 430 engine come out?

The 430 was produced by Ford in 1958 to be used in Mercury and Lincoln automobiles and was kept in production until the end of 1965. This engine was only used in Ford vehicles in 1959 and 1960 and was part of the MEL (Mercury, Edsel, Lincoln) series of Ford engines.

What are the specs for a Mel 430 engine?

This specification run down is provided by participants of the MEL Engine Forum and myself. To have it clearly arranged I constantly keep merging the info into this single post. The contributor’s original post will remain below. Crankshaft to Main Bearing Clearance. Piston Ring Groove Width. Upper Compression Ring…………….0.080 – 0.081″

What kind of engine was in a 1958 Lincoln?

The new 430 inch MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) engine for 1958 was also the biggest by far in its time, and with 375 hp and a big four barrel carb, it could push the the 1958 lead sled to sixty in some 8.7 seconds. But its thirst was single-digitly prodigious, to say the least.