[tubman]

Yep. I paid $50 for an iron one at a swap meet last year that had a chip out of the fuel pump base it didn't effect the integrity, so I fixed it with a high quality epoxy and painted it. It is undetectable. I don't even want to think about the aluminum Canadian versions. I looked for a long time for one and paid $100 about 10 years ago. I think this is partially my fault, with my championing of 2G's on these cars.

I have had better luck with Mercury blocks than Fords. I attribute this to better cars, better owners, and better radiators.