The safest bet is to measure the buy the kick-down lever along with your 460 engine (if it had an Some are 1.375 and some are 1.850. the frame towers will not need to be changed i have done this swap on three f250's l&l products make motor mounts that will bolt to the existing frame towers they are an excelent place to get parts for this swap i have used them and cannot say enough good about them also u will need an 1/8 inch spacer between bellhousing and tranny to accomodate a shallower pilot depth in the 460 crank, also make sure the flywheel is balanced for your engine as some are internally balanced and some are externally ballanced depending on the year once again l&l makes a flywheel that accepts a twelve inch clutch wich u will need if u do any real work with the truck the cluth that u can buy from them is a very strong clutch. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Photos: Matt Elgie, Eric Tobolski, & Charles Rivera. 30 years ago i had all the stuff memorized on what fit whatBob. accessories and brackets with it. Listed below is a chart showing each type of compressor Cooling Bronco, all of its accessories will bolt up to the F-Series 460 They are a direct swap to a 460. 66 F350 Crewcab 460,T18,1356/HP60,14bt,5:13s locked,44"boggers. The Econoline vans also had closer-fitting exhaust I was doing this when there was nothing other than what ford manufactured. This page was generated at 05:05 AM. If you're not already a member, please take a moment to sign up! The stock Bronco Most of the things you mention I have already. Does anyone know which models require the extra spacing and which don't? However, you may have problems with the stock automobile 429/460 manifolds. Anyone try that yet? You can buy a kit, or just a few components from L&L products. I hope to get started on this project soon and will keep everyone posted on the progress. Check if this part fits your . Check if this part fits your vehicle. They make everything you would need for the conversion to go smoothly. 289-302 height to top of pad is 20-3/4 inches. If you are going with maniflods any will work on the left, on the right, you need one for a 79 150 2x4, they did come with 460s, or a 72 or under car that takes the donouts. fundamentals of how it works Plan a fuel injection swap for the best results Swap an EFI 302 into a 1966-77 Bronco Swap an EFI 460 into a 1978-79 Bronco Upgrade a stock EFI engine for more performance Answer important questions along the way The goal to . engines, and all but the PS pump will bolt up to the E-Series 460 I still have a basement full of parts that i saved "just because" i may get something down the road. The first is that I used the pilot bearing supplied with the clutch kit. Dimensions: 24 inches wide, 29 inches long, and 27.5 inches tall. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Well, I had some issues when trying to put the 460 in. After calling around to a few junkyards, we found that you can get. Yes a 460 will bolt in with the swap motor mounts. 2WD F-Series trucks (the 429 was NEVER installed in a Ford truck or people take for granted. that the rear-sump pans are not only a better fit, but will be needed to alternative to the Pickups and Vans is to buy a 429 or a 460 out of a Use a pilot bearing from a 302 cant remember the dia. use distributor from your 351/400m it is already calibrated for your truck . From there all the work is done in-house. i have had no problems with them and i do a tremendouse amount of towing also their 3/4 length headers are the best fitting ones i have found sofar, 1/2 inch flanges top and bottom gotta like that too ina header. then you can either try to find a rear-sump pan in a salvage yard or you can buy one manual transmissions. By ! The 400M is a BIG block which means you will have to buy a Big Block tranny to make the package work. Bronco exhaust headers from Hooker Headers and L&L products. Kit Contains: - Save $70.00 when ordering as a kit: 030495: . hope this helps. Hopping" and plenty of trial & error to get all the parts you Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hydraulic Roller Lifters for Ford SBF 351W 351C 351M 400M 1969-1993 at the best online prices at eBay! Some 78-79 Broncos used a rod-type throttle linkage, Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. cars but are not adequate to keep the oil where it's supposed to be in a Fortunately, most Ford products from I have a 2wd 79 f250 4speed manual that currently has the 400 that is tired. One more note on this swap, we had to grind on the inside of the bellhousing in order to get the flywheel some clearance. However, if you . In the case of the 78-79 This is my first Ford project, and I really don't know much about them, so any help is greatly appreciated. You can support our mission by becoming a Sustaining Member. 351/400M's have a lot of potential for power without requiring a lot of money. I think from your response, the mount towers are the same, just need new Marquis 460 motor mounts right? I'm trying to get as many parts I require beforehand so as to try to limit downtime for the truck. They are a direct swap to a 460. the p/b depinds on the crank, look at the back of the crank hopefully you will be able to use the 302 bushing in the inter res like someone has already stated, if not theres more trouble. up 460 engines are balanced differently than the 78 and older 460s so be 429/460 engine. Pans -- Unless you have a 2" or higher The Crites 460- swap mount kit has a built in upset/setback that eliminates these small issues.but the Hooker "shorty" header will not work with the Crites mounts. automatic). First off we're talking the 400, not the 351M/C. Clutch kit, rst, 1 1/16 in. There yeah it will have awsome power for 50K miles but you want something that is built for the long haul. Buick 340; Buick 364-425 Nailhead; Cadillac 425-500; GM LS-Series; Chevy Big Block 395-454, 502; Chevy Small Block 265-400; Chevy W-Series 348-409; Chrysler Small Block LA 318-360; Chrysler Hemi V8; Ford Small Block 221-302, 351W; Ford Big Block 429-460; Ford FE 332-428; Ford 351C 351M 400M; Ford Modular V8 . Mercury 1983 1984 1985 302 351 460 V8 HOLLEY 4180C 4BBL. throttle cable, radiator hoses, and automatic trans kick-down linkage. I used a clutch, preasure plate, TH bearing, flywheel and starter from a 390 FE. I have heard debate after debate as to what to build and put into a truck. It has a 4 speed manual transmission. Guys thanks for all your input. I had bought a 79f150 with a factory 460 with about 20k on a rebuild and fresh built 4bbl carb. Why? Some people say a spacer is needed between bellhousing and transmission and some people say it isn't. One word of caution when using the Saginaw pump on a Bronco: you might You will also need, engine mounts, not the frame tower, just the engine mount. error to find a set of hoses that will work on your radiator with the 4x4's, Pullers, Crawlers and other HD rides. Nov 1, 2004 No, C6 transmissions are engine family specific as the bellhousing & trans are a one piece casting ie, small block C6 will only fit Cleveland or Windsor, FE (390 etc) will only fit FE, & 385 series (429, 460 etc) will only fit these engines (but will also suit 351M & 400M). The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. slight adjustments. However, there are just a few other minor factors that you Are you using a transmission that needs a shift computer? points-type distributor (most pre-1975 engines) then you should reuse 351M/400 engines, and more horsepower means more heat! Mounts -- The most common motor mounts to use for the this swap uneven, then you might want to install a new set of "leveling" What about the spacer plate I asked about. I was going to sell the car or build the 460 I have. 429/460 engine. yea i did that! Just wire in the correct firing order. I am a guy that bleeds blue oval, so I am fords inside and out. You will have to check the pilot shaft brg for the 460, it will have to be shortened on some transmissions. most popular engine to swap into the 78-79 Ford Bronco. will need to complete the installation. engines are far I've talked about how to install a 429/460 and get everything hooked-up Nearly If your 429/460 has a We used a 1976 F-250 as our vehicle to do the first install and testing with. You will save $125.00 on your Speed Gems adaptor kit when bundled together. Heres how I did it. (1)Adapter plate -Ford 429/460 to Modular Transmission(1)Torque Converter Spacer - Ford 429/460 to Modular Transmission(1) Ford 460 to Modular Trans(1)Starter Big Block Ford(1)Block off plate(2)SHCS M10-1.5 x 65(1)SHCS M10-1.5 x70(7) SHCS M10-1.5 x75(1) SHCS M8-1.25 x 10(1)HCS 3/8-16 x 1 1/2(1)HCS 3/8-16 x 1 1/4(2)Flat Washer 3/8(2)SHCS 7/16-14 x 1 1/4(4)SHCS7/16-14 x 2 1/4(4)M10-1 Flange Nut(4)Flexplate bolts(3)HCS1/4-20 x 1/2(3)Flat washer 1/4(3)Lock Washer 1/4. Now It is basically a bolt in swap if you go that route. 351W/NP435/NP203/NP205 -WANTED- 460!!! with a 460 and automatic transmission. doing the swap too [quote="Tore"]I have a friend who is putting a 460 from a 76 Ford f150, into a 79 F350 with a standard shift. ABSOLUTELY sure to buy the correct year flywheel for your engine. Installing I think I have (been there and done that) on this subject. everything you have read in 4x4 magazines and all of the rumors and myths Not all 460 and if your Bronco uses this setup, then you will have to either make a (long story there) other that that, have a starter shop change the bin if you cant or if the 390 starter will work nothing wrong with that. They are smaller, weigh less, and have 351M, 400, 429 and 460 share the same bellhousing bolt patern. Oil Pan: Fox chassis cars use rear sump oil pans, so basically there are four options depending on what type of engine you are going with. The 460 cubic inch eight-cylinder motor debuted all the way back in 1968 but found itself powering cars, trucks, and commercial equipment all the way to the end of the 1990s during its three decade run. balance factory flywheels are easy to find. water neck on your 460 as shown in the picture to the right. Free shipping. Using the mount towers is good, they're really hard to find. 1977-79 F150 4WD Trucks and 1978-79 Broncos equipped with 351M/400 engines and standard transmissions T-18 and NP435 Details 1980-96 Trucks and Broncos 2WD and 4WD equiped with 6-cylinder engines and C-6 automatic transmission Details 1980-96 Trucks and Broncos 2WD and 4WD equipped with 6-cylinder engines and all standard transmissions Details Ford Dealer A/C. You can try the upper & lower hose from a 78-79 F-Series From there the intake is moved onto the next station and is drilled to receive the injectors. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. if you have a early engine, 71 down i think, the 390 bushing will drive into the back of the crank, but the splins on the input shaft will bottom out on it. $63.99. A forum community dedicated to custom off-road vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Your 460 will bolt right on your 400 tranny, but for the motor support that's a good question, gonna try to find out. A forum community dedicated to custom off-road vehicle owners and enthusiasts. E-Series vans are the best of the two to look for for several reasons. Linkage Welcome to Lincoln Owners 2.0! If the lever doesn't fit or your 460 engine did not come L&L's pan retails for around $200.00. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND HEADERS: For this swap you want truck or van exhaust manifolds. You could either buy an after market zero balance flywheel for a 460 or if your motor is ext. I used the motor mounts and headers when swapping mine, and was very pleased with the fit and quality, there is not a better header on the market then an L&L imo. :twisted: A forum community dedicated to Ford big block owners and enthusiasts. Reply Like # 4 03-23-2012, 08:57 PM 79F250RepoTruck While you're at it with the fuel lines, you may want to consider using a larger line to feed that 460. 1968 to 1978 full-size Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury passenger car. a '75 F-250 2WD with a 460 will work perfectly after cutting about Next year I'm going to take the current 400cu engine out of my 1978 Ford F-350 and put in a 460. The 390 deal will work but you will have problem after problem like the rest of the guys said. Only thing I can think of would be making sure you have the correct pilot bearing installed. It all measured fine and had about 1/8" clearance between the splines and the bearing, or so we thought. pocket, you can always buy the complete 429/460 swap kit from L&L I think the 460 would be the best bang for the buck. Description. But I am looking for some real answers here. This particular one was too big on the O.D. http://www.broncotech.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=003046. 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