Bore 4.3125 Inches
Stroke 3.5 Inches
Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Head Bolts 7/16" - 14 X 3 7/16", 16 short
Head Bolts 7/16" - 14 X 4 3/16", 20 long
Push Rod
Exhaust Long 9.140
Intake Short 8.772
Fuel Pump Push Rod 5.750
Spark plugs
AC44 Standard
AC45 Hotter
AC43 Colder
Spark Plug Gap .035
Crank Shaft Mains 2.4977
Crank Shaft Rods 2.200
Connecting Rod Length 6.000
Connecting Rod Weight 25.025 oz.
All 409 Crankshafts are forged, has a bell shape
flywheel flange
Engine weight Approx. 650lbs
Rocker Arm ratio: 1.75:1
Dipstick is on passenger side
409's were assembled in Tonawanda
All 409's are internally balanced
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