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Old 10-15-2020, 04:34 PM   #8
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Post Re: 58 Edsel engine

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Originally Posted by Aarongriffey View Post

The two top models in 1958 used the 410 engine.

It was NOT 410 cubic inches, it 410 foot pounds of torque.
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Originally Posted by darrell View Post

410 cubic inches 440 foot pounds of torque.which is why it had 440 on the rocker covers
The EDSEL 410CI was in the MEL Engine Family (383 - 410 - 430 - 462) The rocker covers were stamped E-475 to reflect the torque rating.

The FE (361) was used in the FORD based models and the MEL (410) in the MERC based models.
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