460 Conversion?
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460 Conversion?
I am trying to replace a 351W in my 1976 Ford Coachmen RV/E350 chassis with a 460 motor and C6 transmission. I have found a 1979 Ford Club Wagon on Ebay with a 460/C6, but was wondering if anybody can tell me if that engine and transmission, from a 1979 Club Wagon, will work for my 1976 Coachmen RV (E350 chassis)? I would also replace the rear differential from the current 4.11 gears to the van's 3.53 gears. This is definitely a huge project, but I can't live with the 351W in a 9000 pound vehicle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kent Richard
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Kent Richard
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460 Conversion?
The 460 engine was an option in the 1976 Coachmen RV, but I'm worried about the transmission craddle and drivetrain length. I will be using the engine mounts from the 1979 Van. Any ideas about the difference in length of a E350 class van chassis and a E150/E250? I'm truly hoping to just pull the engine/trans out of one and swap it into my RV. Thanks for any help.
Kent Richard
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460 Conversion?
My '76 Superior (E-350) has a 460/C-6. I have had several 3/4 ton vans this way as well. The biggest thing you'll find different is the dog house, it has a hump on the floor & you'll need to remove a small amount of metal to clear the webs on top of the trans. Also, I don't run the oil filter adapter. I use a direct block mount & a FL-300 filter. It has the same size element as a FL-1A.
