1979 460 swap questions
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1979 460 swap questions
Hi, well ive been back and forth, i have a 300 efi and a 460 and i think ive settled on using the 460 in my 79 f-150 4x4. It had a 351m that i got rid of, my questions are on the ring gear and being internally balanced. This 460 that i got had previously been swapped in place of a 351m, the ring gear is chewed up pretty bad. its got 184 teeth, i was wondering if maybe they used an externally balanced flywheel, i believe this engine is internally balanced, no weights on the crank behind the harmonic balancer. The block code is DOVE-A. The bellhosing they used looks to be exactly the same as mine that as on my 351m. Ive also heard that if you get the wrong clutch pressure plate it wont fit inside that bb-bellhousing of a 351m. So basically im just looking for some guidance on what i should do as far a ring gear, and flywheel? I dont have the money for a L&L kit, im kinda a cheapo. thanks!
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A good place to start. ProjectBronco.COM! A 78-79 Ford Bronco Resource Center and then keep reading.
Installing a 460 -- The Right Way!
Installing a 460 -- The Right Way!
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When I did my 351M to 460 swap I used a 390 flywheel. I found one from a salvage yard for 50 bucks. This will work as long as your 460 is internally balanced (1978 and older 460s are internally balanced). As far as what clutch to use, use an 11 inch diaphragm style clutch. The 3 finger style clutch will not work. You will have to grind some metal off of the inside of the bellhousing (if you use the 351M bellhousing) but the amount that you have to grind off is not very much at all. I believe that there was 2 locations where the ring gear on the flywheel would catch on if you did not grind. If you go this setup you will be able to use a standard 351M/400 starter it already has the correct drive gear for a 390 flywheel.
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