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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

Just how difficult would it be to swap the 360 in my 73 F250 Special for a 460 with some guts? Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

eather come up with a chunck of change and go to L&L, or turn around start screaming and run away really fast
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

The 460 will not bolt up to the tranny behind the 360. You will need accessory brackets etc.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

Well an np435 will, if you get a bellhousing of a 351m or 400 and the accessory brackets of a 429/460, but you will have to change the PS pump, and the motor mounts will have to be reworked.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

So maybe it would be better to swap it for a 390 then?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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either that or just rebuild the 360 -A good running 360 will get the job done .
yes there is no replacment for displacement but the wallet will get thinner IF you have to spend money on a new 390 crank rods and pistons
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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460 Swap
1973-77 F-250 4 Wd With 360-390 Engine And C-6 Transmission

Will The 460 Bolt Up To The C-6 From 360 Engine? No, Different Bolt Pattern

Will I Have To Change The Exhaust? Yes

Will I Have To Get Motor Mounts For The 460? Yes

Will I Have Change The Motor Mount Towers On The Frame ? Yes Towers For The 360 Set To High For The 460 Block.

Will The Alternator Or Power Steering Brackets From The 360 Engine Fit The 460? No

Ford Did Not Offer The 460 As A Option In The F-250 4 Wd Trucks From 73-79.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

Will the 390 fit without the modifications that a 460 would need?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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360 out, 460 in?

Read the 2nd line of my previous reply.

The 390 is exactly the same as the 360.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 01:02 AM
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360 out, 460 in?

Mine's not 4wd, does that matter?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 01:04 AM
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360 out, 460 in?

Just for the brackets if I remember right.

No one mentioned rear sump oil pan & Oil pickup tube either.

you can get away witha front sump if you make a new drain hole & plug at the very front of the pan

If you get a 460 from a van,it will have it on it already


Here is a search I did,
Hope it helps


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...der=descending

Also,
The questions I posted are from someone {Author unknown}else's article
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 07:42 AM
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Rockindoc ---

I'd go with the 460. With it being "moderately built", you have the option of being LEADER of the pack, or you can run WITH the pack ~~~ whichever YOU choose and whenEVER you choose. The 460 screams!! I'm very happy with the swap and I'm sure Texaco is....
 
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Old Jun 10, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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360 out, 460 in?

It's not too bad to put a 460 in place of a 360. I've done it in a '74. The frame perches for the 360 will work. The motor mounts off the 360 will work on the 460 with minor modifications. The power steering pump bracket will work if modified, as well as the alternator. Get a c6 from a lincoln with a 460 and tear it down. Take the truck tailshaft and housing and assemble it in the 460 main housing with all the guts. C6's are a breeze to build. You will have to build a puller to remove the last piston in the case. I think this is the reverse piston? Headers fit easily. I used the cheap hedman headers with no problems. I cut a hole in the crossfront crossmember to gain access to the oil drain plug. I don't have the truck now, but know where it is. I can take some pics of the perches and describe the mods to the motor mounts. Let me know if I can help. Dave
 
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