Gen. V 420
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Gen. V 420
I ran into a local guy that just re-powered his 42' Fountain.
He has one of the Gen V 420s that came out up for sale. He used all the accessories for his new engines so basically it's a long block with tin.
What is it worth?
I had asked in the Spring, told me $4000.
I though he was nuts.
He is ready to make me a better deal now.
He claims the engine has between 100 and 150 hours as he is not the original owner of the boat.
Are there big differences between a 454mag and a 420?
I know the cam is different and it may have a little higher compression.
He has one of the Gen V 420s that came out up for sale. He used all the accessories for his new engines so basically it's a long block with tin.
What is it worth?
I had asked in the Spring, told me $4000.
I though he was nuts.
He is ready to make me a better deal now.
He claims the engine has between 100 and 150 hours as he is not the original owner of the boat.
Are there big differences between a 454mag and a 420?
I know the cam is different and it may have a little higher compression.
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I would say about 3 grand or so is about tops. I know were there is one for 3800 rebuilt with a warrantee.
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$3,000 sounds like a bit much if you can buy one rebuilt with a warranty for $3800. I am thinking more like $2000. I did here the engine run last year and it sounded good. He claims it has low hours. Would it be worth taring it down and freshening? Rings, Bearings, Valve job? or just get it running again?
The Fountain the engine came out of did originally have gen IV 420's. Then one blew up and was replaced with a Gen V. Maybe a 425? He sold the Gen IV and still has the Gen V engine. I am nearly positive it is a Merc. Engine. I'll try to get a serial number.
The Fountain the engine came out of did originally have gen IV 420's. Then one blew up and was replaced with a Gen V. Maybe a 425? He sold the Gen IV and still has the Gen V engine. I am nearly positive it is a Merc. Engine. I'll try to get a serial number.
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Re: Gen. V 420
Originally posted by Pat McPherson
Are there big differences between a 454mag and a 420?
I know the cam is different and it may have a little higher compression.
Are there big differences between a 454mag and a 420?
I know the cam is different and it may have a little higher compression.
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The engine is definitely a Gen V without a mech. fuel pump, and it does have roller rockers.
If it is not a 420 then What?
I'll try to get a serial number...
If it is not a 420 then What?
I'll try to get a serial number...
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