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**tkeduk8r** · 11-10-2009, 08:48 PM

throttle knob holds the throttle open at a certain/desired RPM most often used to power PTO driven accessories (winch, hydraulic pump, etc.). Some guys use them as poor mans cruise control. Some guys (like me) with GOCD (gauge obsessive compulsive disorder) put them in there trucks because there is a hole stamped in to their dash and need to fill it with what was supposed to go there

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--Mike

SkullCandy · 11-10-2009, 09:11 PM

Nice finds.

Here's one that i found, doesn't have the tach though.

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Yes.

Mike, that is an amazing day at the yard. Great find!!

Edit: Don't forget that those 427's are tall decks, and not worth what car 427's are worth.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

But all tall decks, 366's & 427's, have 4 bolt mains, the main caps can be installed in short deck big blocks, and have steel cranks, which can be used in 396's and 427 standard deck blocks. Plus these blocks can be bored .120+ without having the over heating issues like the short deck blocks do.

Any links to info on these tall deck 427's.

**72 Super** · 11-10-2009, 09:50 PM

Some guys have all the luck

I mean scoring 3 tach dashes, not getting H1N1 virus lol

Hope you feel better soon.

Ray

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-10-2009, 10:13 PM

Sorry I don't have any links. I can tell you the easiest way to identify one is by the intake. The tall decks have 2 thermostats instead of one. Most of them have points dist. and you can use a HEI from a SBC or BBC. Just check to make sure it has the proper oiling groove on the dist. body. Also the early tall decks had semi closed chamber heads that can help raise the compression ratio on a standard closed chamber engine by almost a full point. I believe they had the heavy duty rods with 7/16 bolts as well. The biggest difference besides the block beeing taller is that the piston is longer and has 4 rings. The rods are the same as 396-454. Another thing, a lot of times the harmonic balancer has a cast 4 pulley center that isn't removable. Hope this helps.

11-10-2009, 08:48 PM	#26
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: dogs a$$ plus a bright sunny day = super score!!! throttle knob holds the throttle open at a certain/desired RPM most often used to power PTO driven accessories (winch, hydraulic pump, etc.). Some guys use them as poor mans cruise control. Some guys (like me) with GOCD (gauge obsessive compulsive disorder) put them in there trucks because there is a hole stamped in to their dash and need to fill it with what was supposed to go there .... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

11-10-2009, 09:50 PM	#28
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,690	Re: dogs a$$ plus a bright sunny day = super score!!! Some guys have all the luck I mean scoring 3 tach dashes, not getting H1N1 virus lol Hope you feel better soon. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-10-2009, 10:13 PM	#29
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: dogs a$$ plus a bright sunny day = super score!!! Sorry I don't have any links. I can tell you the easiest way to identify one is by the intake. The tall decks have 2 thermostats instead of one. Most of them have points dist. and you can use a HEI from a SBC or BBC. Just check to make sure it has the proper oiling groove on the dist. body. Also the early tall decks had semi closed chamber heads that can help raise the compression ratio on a standard closed chamber engine by almost a full point. I believe they had the heavy duty rods with 7/16 bolts as well. The biggest difference besides the block beeing taller is that the piston is longer and has 4 rings. The rods are the same as 396-454. Another thing, a lot of times the harmonic balancer has a cast 4 pulley center that isn't removable. Hope this helps. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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