Chris Craft 300hp Ford 427 Cobra V8 Engines 1968 Original on 2040-parts.com
Lake Oswego, Oregon, US
Original Rare Chris Craft 300 HP Ford 427 Cobra V8 1968 FWC - Complete engine with Paragon P44-L transmission, Ratio 2.5:1 Engine hasn't been run for long time , but not seized up. Ready for rebuild. Compression Test: Port: 1=50,2=55,3=0,4=70,5=50,6=30,7=35,8=40PSI STBD: 1=0,2=75,3=75,4=115,5=105,6=55,7=75,8=150 PSI. Engines had 1700 hours on hour meters. Welcome to talk to my Mechanic at Cook Engine, Portland, Oregon for opinion. This engine would be perfect for restoration for an original Chris Craft - or for the block to change over to an automotive application since the original Ford 427 Cobra V8's are in high demand. Also have twin engine available for sale for matching pair ($5,000.00)
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