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Aug 4, 2002 | 03:56 PM

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Is it true that none of the '73-'79, 4X4's came stock with a 460? If it is true, how can I find documentation to verify that without running the VIN # of the truck in question.

Aug 4, 2002 | 04:05 PM

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There enough here on FTE ,"IN THE KNOW"

Trust US, It's true.

NO 4x4's came with 460's

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Aug 4, 2002 | 07:42 PM

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Yep, Dennis is right about that. No 460's in 4x4 until 83-84. They came in 2wd F-150 to F-350's starting in 74.

Aug 4, 2002 | 08:27 PM

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How do you guys know this though? Where are you getting your info from? I need it documented to settle a dispute at a track I race at. The rules say your vehicle must have same engine for make and model. If a guy is running a '77 with a 460, sounds like he's cheatin'. Where can I find proof other than word of mouth?

Aug 5, 2002 | 05:21 PM

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Not rightly factory, but one guy I met said there used to be company conversions which converts from the M engine to a 460 in a 4x4. He bought a new 78 F250 4x4 with a 351M, went to a company, and came out with a 460.

Aug 5, 2002 | 09:34 PM

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I don't have too much details, but i had a '73 camper special with a 460 and i couldn't find anywhere that said they made any of those, so you never know.

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Aug 7, 2002 | 02:44 PM

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Come on, somebody's gotta have some proof.

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Aug 7, 2002 | 11:27 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Aug-02 AT 00:32 AM (EST)]the fact you cant or couldnt buy factory parts for the truck to put it in there? (probably not good enough)

like you cant buy ford factory 460 motor mounts, clutch, flywheel, bracketry etc designated for say a 78 f-150 4x4

you cant go to a parts store and get a motor mount for a 78 f-1504x4 with a 460, but you can for a 351m

oh well, that still aint proof

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Aug 7, 2002 | 11:32 PM

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Would a copy of a Ford Brochure from 1977 stating what engine choices were available suffice?

You never said 77 in you first post.

Print this out and show them.
These are engine choices for 1977.
Repeat : There wwere no Factory Ford 4x4's with 429's or 460's in them.

I will remove this photo tomorrow.

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Aug 8, 2002 | 06:13 AM

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Thanks, that will be helpful. I don't know if it will hold up against '78-'79 models though. Any other info would be greatly appreciated. I will probably need as much as possible.

Aug 8, 2002 | 11:16 AM

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E-mail directly & I'll send you a better copy to print.

For the 78-79 you need someone with the 4x4 brochures if they were available.
A Bronco Brochure might suffice though.

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Aug 8, 2002 | 07:51 PM

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My 78 abd 79 Four Wheelers only state the 300 six, 351-M V-8, (400 V-8 (6.6L) as available engines.

Thus, NO factory 460's! Unless it was a top secret project Ford did with a test mule that got away.