Now that you mention it doesnt need a ground i think i have an idea on how to run a wire from the gauge to the wire that's running to the battery terminal on the alternator. Ill try something out over the weekend. I seem to have fixed the wiring issue and the alternator is charging the battery.

next is to figure out how to tune this thing. Any ideas/guidance/tips?

it's got an edelbrock 1406 carb on it. Idle is sitting around 1000, and when i drop it into reverse or drive it drops to around 700-800. Only issue is if i cruise on the freeway and exit if i dont drop it into neutral at the stop itll stall out.

 

Originally trucks with automatics would have had the anti-stall dashpot attached to the side of the carburetor. If you don't have one installed that can cause a vehicle to stall in those conditions. This one likely won't be correct for your current carburetor, but it's what they installed on the 2100. Different carburetors used different methods.



Chad

 

Been searching around and couldnt find any info on these heads.






also, why is the 460 stamped backwards/reverse?

 

jjtxaz24,
I have those same heads on my 1970 429 out of a Torino GT. Good heads for cast iron heads. I have a 1964 F100 with the same motor and a C6 trans as well. What exhaust are you running on it? Headers, I'm hoping? I'm looking for a set of long tube headers that will fit that combo. What front suspension do you have in your truck?
Doug