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==Ford MEL Series== In 1958 came the introduction of the MEL series engines. These were some of the largest and heaviest V8 engines Ford has ever built. ===383 cubic inch=== *Developed for the Mercury line of vehicles *Bore and stroke of 4.30" x 3.30" *Had a two year history starting in 1958 and lasting until 1960 *Most of these engines in the two years were known as the '''''Marauder''''' *The Mercury Marauder engines of 1958 came with either a 312 horsepower 'low torque' engine or 330 horsepower 'high torque engine, both with a four barrel carburetor *In 1959, the Marauder engine was considered a mid range of its predecessor with a stock horsepower of 322 *In its last year, the 383 cubic inch Marauder was dropped to 280 horsepower ===410 cubic inch=== *Designated as the E-475 engine *Least common of the MEL series, used for one year (1958), in the Edsel Corsair and Citation models *Bore and Stroke of 4.20" x 3.70" *10.5:1 compression *Holley four-barrel carburetor and hydraulic lifters *475 pounds of foot torque *345 HP ===430 cubic inch=== * Produced from 1958 to 1965 * Bore and stroke of 4.29" x 3.70" * Compression rations started at 10.5:1 but soon began to decline late in 1959 to 10:1 at 350 horsepower * The higher horsepower versions of the 430 remained within its first year of production with horsepower of 365, 375 and 400 * In one factory 1958 HI Perf version, the 430 was named Super Marauder and came with three two barrel carburetors {{NOTE 1:}} The Super Marauder engine was the 430CI/360HP 4V. The Super Marauder 3 X 2 400HP engine was offered in the late 1958 production year MERC, either on vehicle assembly or OTC (over the counter kit). {{NOTE 2:}} While advertised, there are no known/documented 1958 LINC 430 3X2 400HP Factory Vehicle Assemblies - 19 JUN 2017. * While Lincoln did order Super Marauder 3 X 2 Lincoln-Specific Kits (different air cleaner asm - other minor differences), the option was never offered. The Lincoln specific kits were sold to the Mercury Division and offered OTC (over the parts counter). * In 1959, the horsepower slowly began to be reduced, yet rated @ 345 hp even with a slightly lower compression ratio of 10:1 * In 1960,the 430 cubic inch used a milder camshaft, producing 315 horsepower. The 1960-'62 Lincoln 430 was 2V. * Mercury also used the 430 cubic inch through 1960 production. * The 430 was redesigned for the 1961 model year - main change being the bell-housing pattern from the FE/MEL pattern to a new pattern (LINC only) to fit the starter motor into the new unibody frame rails and carb pad height reduced to fit under lowered hood.) * In 1963 the 430 got another redesign with new pistons, heads and a four barrel carburetor, pushing compression to 10.1:1 and a horsepower rating of about 345 ===462 cubic inch=== *By 1966 it replaced its predecessor, the 430 *Bore and stroke of 4.38 X 3.83 inches *Hydraulic lifters and a four barrel carburetor *The 462 was used in large passenger vehicles *1966 through March 1968 *It lasted for only three years
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