Choke Theory Question
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Jim - What is your definition of "truck"? Ford seems to include the vans in the definition, which would then mean the 460 carried over w/o pause. But if your definition is "pickup" then there was a pause. Right?
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Did vans use the front sump oil pan at that time?
The trucks & FSB's needed rear sump because of the new style crossmember.
The 335 ' s were brought in as a stopgap because L/M were using most of Lima's output.
The trucks & FSB's needed rear sump because of the new style crossmember.
The 335 ' s were brought in as a stopgap because L/M were using most of Lima's output.
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I apologize for any headaches I caused in the previous page. I knew there has to be another tube for air to be drawn through the choke stove to heat the air. But how factory my set up looked I didn't think it had it. I just wish I knew for sure if the oem factory components I found would work as I hate to spend close to $60 and the plug wont seal in the choke stove as its been modified for the hex headed plug that was put in.
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If you intend to use copper tubing, why not get a brass plug, drill a hole in it and solder the tubing in place?
If you absolutely need OEM, PM numberdummy and see if he can ferret out the entire setup.
If you absolutely need OEM, PM numberdummy and see if he can ferret out the entire setup.
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I found the plug and the mesh screens. Just didn't get any hits on the pre bent fresh air line and the line to the choke comes back as a part # for bulk tubing.
But that would probably be the best getting a brass plug and solder in it. Just wonder how well it would stand up to the heat of the exhaust manifold.
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I use brass nuts and copper plated screws on high temp exhaust manifolds and really hot turbo apllications all the time.
Antisieze is never going to help with exhaust like that.
The stove isn't directly exposed to exhaust but if you're concerned about the solder melting you can always braze with silver or brass.
Antisieze is never going to help with exhaust like that.
The stove isn't directly exposed to exhaust but if you're concerned about the solder melting you can always braze with silver or brass.
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I figured that. I just wanted to ensure that if I have to remove the tubing again I wouldn't have a problem. Might have to do valve cover gaskets again before I get around to building the engine I want for this truck.
I figured I could order copper tubing in the proper size online bulk and just bend it how I need it vs trying to find a steel hardline long enough that I can cut the flares off and bend it.
Might even be smart to get one of those choke stove repair kits and just use the hardline in that as it does come with everything to attach to the choke housing.
I figured I could order copper tubing in the proper size online bulk and just bend it how I need it vs trying to find a steel hardline long enough that I can cut the flares off and bend it.
Might even be smart to get one of those choke stove repair kits and just use the hardline in that as it does come with everything to attach to the choke housing.
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In 1980 that was how the pickup got a little lower and aerodynamic. As for the 460, a lot of ambulances and RVs are based on the E-series cutaway, hence the need for the 460 in them.
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Gary, that's a good possibility, the 1974 through 1979 460s had the Motorcrap 4300D (would have been a good match for a 400 as it was also a POS as built). The later ones all had Holley 4180s on them.
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