79 4x4 questions.
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79 4x4 questions.
yes. I am thinking about buying 1979 F150 4x4. My first question is about how many ponies does the <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>put out. it has a 4barrol edelbrock on it. Is there anything i should look at in it. THe body mounts look solid but there are some rust on the body panels. Can anyone tell me the usual front axle, dana 44? Also can someone tell me the usual gears put in the rear. I know that 4.10 are usually in the 3/4 tons. what is the tallest gear usual put in the 4x4s. I can expect the worse. ANy advice on this truck or stong points are appreciated. This is my first big block, used to working on <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">351w </a>or 302s, is the <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>a reliable motor. i know they can't rev as high but is there any other down sides. thanks
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79 4x4 questions.
The <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>never came in a 4x4 in 79. be sure the engine is installed properly. I have seen some real hack jobs from backyard mechanics.
The H.P. rating will vary depending on the year of the engine. The <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>is a great engine though a little sluggish in the later years. Plenty of aftermarket power adders available though.
The 1/2 ton had a dana 44 in it. 4:10 gears were not limited to 3/4 tons, I have a 79 1/2 ton with them. They were usually in the 6 cylinder 4x4 trucks with a manual trans.
The H.P. rating will vary depending on the year of the engine. The <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">460 </a>is a great engine though a little sluggish in the later years. Plenty of aftermarket power adders available though.
The 1/2 ton had a dana 44 in it. 4:10 gears were not limited to 3/4 tons, I have a 79 1/2 ton with them. They were usually in the 6 cylinder 4x4 trucks with a manual trans.
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79 4x4 questions.
My 77 F150 4x4 w/<a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">351m </a>had 4.11 gears in it so I don't think those were limited to 250s.
If it still has the door tag inside the driver's door and the axles/diffs haven't been swapped, you can get the axle code from there and we can decode it. A few people here have links to decoders.
If it still has the door tag inside the driver's door and the axles/diffs haven't been swapped, you can get the axle code from there and we can decode it. A few people here have links to decoders.
