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Hello~
... So happy, to have found this site!
Though I am a fairly eclectic automobile owner, the current Ford, is the very first motorhome, and third 460, we have owned. It, is what has me here.
Our rig, is a 24', 1986 Ford e350, Coachman Crusader with the carbureted 460.
We have been enjoying our 'Crusader', spending every weekend, for the past 4 years, mostly, at a local OHV/ camping site, in the foothills close to home. We have been to Utah twice as well.
Basically, been absolutely loving it!
And, I do take care of all of my vehicles, to the very best of my abilities, (... even if husband protests necessity ). A good portion,.. sometimes all,.. of my checks, usually end up going into one of our 5 vehicles.
Having 5, it seems there is always something to be done!
This past July, brought the untimely, ultimately sad demise, of this 460. The cause, though not unique, was not known to be, nor really a foreseeable reason. It was just weird... a learning experience, with a high cost.
Moreso, to our riding/camping, which has been therapy, for us.
For anyone who may own this 460 set up, I offer what we have learned recently...
Pay special attention to your air cleaner housing. If it has the stock 4-barrel carb, and the post, that secures the housing, threads right down the center.
Unbeknownst to us, within only moments of having gotten loose from the nut and somehow also finding it' s way out of that position in the carb, that post, fell into the carb. Many of you may be ahead of me already, but to further and finish,... the post made it through the intake manifold, subsequently embedding itself into the top of cylinder #3' s piston.
An inspection of the spark plug, as well as, the aid of a small inspection camera, confirmed it.
That, however, was not where our lesson ended.
No,.. it was in preparation of extracting the engine, when I went to drain the oil. Upon removing the plug, from the oil pan, I was surprised, (and quite unprepared ), by the unexpected gush of coolant, that rushed out first.
I could have cried.
Engine had 47K miles on it, and had earned the title of, ' The Beast ', of my collection. It started and ran so beautifully, especially given the age.
I am not sure, yet, but my guess is, that the block has possibly cracked..? I do plan on doing more investigating, since the engine is now out.
That, is on hold for the moment, until we get the transplant installed.
Which brings me to the close of my intro, as I am expected outside, where my husband has just gone, to resume this project.
I will be back,... with questions, I am sure!
Thanks, for this great resource!
Though I am a fairly eclectic automobile owner, the current Ford, is the very first motorhome, and third 460, we have owned. It, is what has me here.
Our rig, is a 24', 1986 Ford e350, Coachman Crusader with the carbureted 460.
We have been enjoying our 'Crusader', spending every weekend, for the past 4 years, mostly, at a local OHV/ camping site, in the foothills close to home. We have been to Utah twice as well.
Basically, been absolutely loving it!
And, I do take care of all of my vehicles, to the very best of my abilities, (... even if husband protests necessity ). A good portion,.. sometimes all,.. of my checks, usually end up going into one of our 5 vehicles.
Having 5, it seems there is always something to be done!
This past July, brought the untimely, ultimately sad demise, of this 460. The cause, though not unique, was not known to be, nor really a foreseeable reason. It was just weird... a learning experience, with a high cost.
Moreso, to our riding/camping, which has been therapy, for us.
For anyone who may own this 460 set up, I offer what we have learned recently...
Pay special attention to your air cleaner housing. If it has the stock 4-barrel carb, and the post, that secures the housing, threads right down the center.
Unbeknownst to us, within only moments of having gotten loose from the nut and somehow also finding it' s way out of that position in the carb, that post, fell into the carb. Many of you may be ahead of me already, but to further and finish,... the post made it through the intake manifold, subsequently embedding itself into the top of cylinder #3' s piston.
An inspection of the spark plug, as well as, the aid of a small inspection camera, confirmed it.
That, however, was not where our lesson ended.
No,.. it was in preparation of extracting the engine, when I went to drain the oil. Upon removing the plug, from the oil pan, I was surprised, (and quite unprepared ), by the unexpected gush of coolant, that rushed out first.
I could have cried.
Engine had 47K miles on it, and had earned the title of, ' The Beast ', of my collection. It started and ran so beautifully, especially given the age.
I am not sure, yet, but my guess is, that the block has possibly cracked..? I do plan on doing more investigating, since the engine is now out.
That, is on hold for the moment, until we get the transplant installed.
Which brings me to the close of my intro, as I am expected outside, where my husband has just gone, to resume this project.
I will be back,... with questions, I am sure!
Thanks, for this great resource!
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Central Delaware
Welcome to FTE. You can find help with your 460 in the, "Performance, Engine and Troubleshooting" section. You motor home is covered under the, "Ford vans and other vehicles" section.
Don't forget to stop by and join your state chapter too.
Don't forget to stop by and join your state chapter too.
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 333
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... So happy, to have found this site!
Though I am a fairly eclectic automobile owner, the current Ford, is the very first motorhome, and third 460, we have owned. It, is what has me here.
Our rig, is a 24', 1986 Ford e350, Coachman Crusader with the carbureted 460.
We have been enjoying our 'Crusader', spending every weekend, for the past 4 years, mostly, at a local OHV/ camping site, in the foothills close to home. We have been to Utah twice as well.
Basically, been absolutely loving it!
And, I do take care of all of my vehicles, to the very best of my abilities, (... even if husband protests necessity ). A good portion,.. sometimes all,.. of my checks, usually end up going into one of our 5 vehicles.
Having 5, it seems there is always something to be done!
This past July, brought the untimely, ultimately sad demise, of this 460. The cause, though not unique, was not known to be, nor really a foreseeable reason. It was just weird... a learning experience, with a high cost.
Moreso, to our riding/camping, which has been therapy, for us.
For anyone who may own this 460 set up, I offer what we have learned recently...
Pay special attention to your air cleaner housing. If it has the stock 4-barrel carb, and the post, that secures the housing, threads right down the center.
Unbeknownst to us, within only moments of having gotten loose from the nut and somehow also finding it' s way out of that position in the carb, that post, fell into the carb. Many of you may be ahead of me already, but to further and finish,... the post made it through the intake manifold, subsequently embedding itself into the top of cylinder #3' s piston.
An inspection of the spark plug, as well as, the aid of a small inspection camera, confirmed it.
That, however, was not where our lesson ended.
No,.. it was in preparation of extracting the engine, when I went to drain the oil. Upon removing the plug, from the oil pan, I was surprised, (and quite unprepared ), by the unexpected gush of coolant, that rushed out first.
I could have cried.
Engine had 47K miles on it, and had earned the title of, ' The Beast ', of my collection. It started and ran so beautifully, especially given the age.
I am not sure, yet, but my guess is, that the block has possibly cracked..? I do plan on doing more investigating, since the engine is now out.
That, is on hold for the moment, until we get the transplant installed.
Which brings me to the close of my intro, as I am expected outside, where my husband has just gone, to resume this project.
I will be back,... with questions, I am sure!
Thanks, for this great resource!
Though I am a fairly eclectic automobile owner, the current Ford, is the very first motorhome, and third 460, we have owned. It, is what has me here.
Our rig, is a 24', 1986 Ford e350, Coachman Crusader with the carbureted 460.
We have been enjoying our 'Crusader', spending every weekend, for the past 4 years, mostly, at a local OHV/ camping site, in the foothills close to home. We have been to Utah twice as well.
Basically, been absolutely loving it!
And, I do take care of all of my vehicles, to the very best of my abilities, (... even if husband protests necessity ). A good portion,.. sometimes all,.. of my checks, usually end up going into one of our 5 vehicles.
Having 5, it seems there is always something to be done!
This past July, brought the untimely, ultimately sad demise, of this 460. The cause, though not unique, was not known to be, nor really a foreseeable reason. It was just weird... a learning experience, with a high cost.
Moreso, to our riding/camping, which has been therapy, for us.
For anyone who may own this 460 set up, I offer what we have learned recently...
Pay special attention to your air cleaner housing. If it has the stock 4-barrel carb, and the post, that secures the housing, threads right down the center.
Unbeknownst to us, within only moments of having gotten loose from the nut and somehow also finding it' s way out of that position in the carb, that post, fell into the carb. Many of you may be ahead of me already, but to further and finish,... the post made it through the intake manifold, subsequently embedding itself into the top of cylinder #3' s piston.
An inspection of the spark plug, as well as, the aid of a small inspection camera, confirmed it.
That, however, was not where our lesson ended.
No,.. it was in preparation of extracting the engine, when I went to drain the oil. Upon removing the plug, from the oil pan, I was surprised, (and quite unprepared ), by the unexpected gush of coolant, that rushed out first.
I could have cried.
Engine had 47K miles on it, and had earned the title of, ' The Beast ', of my collection. It started and ran so beautifully, especially given the age.
I am not sure, yet, but my guess is, that the block has possibly cracked..? I do plan on doing more investigating, since the engine is now out.
That, is on hold for the moment, until we get the transplant installed.
Which brings me to the close of my intro, as I am expected outside, where my husband has just gone, to resume this project.
I will be back,... with questions, I am sure!
Thanks, for this great resource!
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