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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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72 for an 88?

i am thinking of putting a used 72 460 in my truck to replace an 88 460. except for the fuel injected vs carb issues will everything else line up? like the starter, bellhousing ect?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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yes. they are balanced differently, so you would need to retainn the balancer spacer, and flexplate from the 72. I have no idea if the D2AE heads will work with the FI setup. I suspect they wont, but I dunno. put a 71 timing chain set in it while its out.
 
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why do you recommend a 71 timing set?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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it advances the camshaft compared to the 88 or 72 set. better mileage, and more power.
 
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thanks for your help!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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68-71 chain set 429/460

its worked on every engine I've tried it on so far. when my 96 econoline 351w needs a timing chain, its getting one too...
 
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