701 block

701 not 711
what are these being sold for these days??..
the one I have needs replacing or refubishing so just wondered what the ‘market’ valus of a replacement was???..
are we talking ?200 or ?500…depending on condition of course…
cheers
Gareth

why 701 and not 711M?
Got a 711M for 100 quid from Ebay.
Done less than 20K miles, no wear on bores or crank.
Will be a prject for the winter!
Tim

701’s were the original design werent they?..
thought it was all to do with the height of the block and keeping it original…had really contemplated a 711…if its a taller block what the new stroke???..what would I need??..
just fancied keeping a 701…
thoughts???
cheers
gareth

  • yes, 701 was the original design ( S4). 711 is taller and does also mean you need other parts…( like crank, pistons, spacers, longer chain etc. etc. )
    An engine built on the 1600 block would normally give you slightly more power and torque all other things kept alike, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the 701 ! Some of them came off the Ford exchange programme for Cortinas etc. and may still have the 80,96 mm bore…
    Then with a 82,55 bore you have a virgin !! :wink:

DH