1966 Sunbeam Tiger

[6pakdakota]

i just picked up the new hot rod and they didn't give the shop i work for any credit for the build. that kinda stinks. oh well.

[Mr Bill]

for us that don't know - what is a side oiler and what makes it special?

[m.k.swelding]

that looks realy nice

[aametalmaster]

for us that don't know - what is a side oiler and what makes it special?

The Ford 427 side oiler was a completely redesigned 427 cubic inch (7 L), cross-bolted FE engine block that first debuted in 1965.[1]

[edit] Features and Unveiling
This internal combustion engine featured a generous oil gallery down the left-hand side of the engine block to keep the main bearings fully supplied with oil at high revolutions or RPM. The 427 side oiler used mechanical valve tappets, heavily favored for use in Caroll Shelby's AC cobra, the 427 side oiler not only offered tremendous power for the small amount of space allotted to the Cobra but better oil passageways improved durability on the track.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_427_side_oiler
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_FE_engine There is a little oil flow pic...

[Mr Bill]

thanks for the info - good information

[aametalmaster]

I HAD a '63 1/2 Ford Galaxie XL500 with an "R" motor 427 which is 2 4 barrels 425 HP and it had a 4 speed. That was one fast car. Then a divorce ended it. Thats prob an 80 thousand dollar car now. Wish i still had the 427 for my '64 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt project...Bob

[jdustu]

i just picked up the new hot rod and they didn't give the shop i work for any credit for the build. that kinda stinks. oh well.

They tend to do that. Reiter's pretty much did the entire "Jackass" '69 ZR1 Camaro that was featured recently, and they got like one line of mention while Mark Stielow was named the builder and everyone marveled at how he got it done single handedly in such a short period of time.

[UH60LCHIEF]

I LOVE those cars. Maxwell Smart used to drive on Nice job.

[billybee60]

Very nice job.
I remember my neighbor having an Alpine with SU carbs. It made the funniest noises when he tried to start it with the carbs out of tune.