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When at the wreck'ers.... Look for E-series vans with 460's 
or
check this out.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=6128
or
check this out.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=6128
Last edited by Mil1ion; Aug 15, 2006 at 06:25 PM.
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I used an oil pan from an '86 F-series on the 460 in my truck. It has a rear sump, so it doesn't slobber all over the crossmember any more.
If you go this route, you will need the '80s oil pump, pickup tube with special main bearing bolt to hold it in place, and the pan mounted dipstick and tube.
Well worth it in my opinion.
If you go this route, you will need the '80s oil pump, pickup tube with special main bearing bolt to hold it in place, and the pan mounted dipstick and tube.
Well worth it in my opinion.
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BP,
My though was that those trucks with the engine untouched still in them would be next to impossible to find so I didn't bother mentioning it.
But you are correct ......the thought is could he find one ?
My though was that those trucks with the engine untouched still in them would be next to impossible to find so I didn't bother mentioning it.
But you are correct ......the thought is could he find one ?
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
But you are correct ......the thought is could he find one ?
Easier to find one in a E-series van, IMO, I would have to agree.
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You can also order the rear sump conversion kit from Ford Racing. It comes with the pan, dipstick, oil pickup, gasket, and the new main bearing bolt. I bought it from my local Ford Dealer for around $140. It is in my 77 F250 right now and so far I am very happy. The oil didn't hit anything the first (and only, so far) I changed it.
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Yes that'swhat the application says about the Oil pan ..for the Fox body,.
But it distinctly stated they don't fit Pickups
The reason they don't fit the trucks is because of the drain hole and the space between it and the cross-member ?
Like I said, Is it because yours is lifted?
But it distinctly stated they don't fit Pickups
The reason they don't fit the trucks is because of the drain hole and the space between it and the cross-member ?
Like I said, Is it because yours is lifted?
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Maybe it doesn't fit the 4x4's, but mine is two wheel drive. That is probably why it fits? All I know is that it is in my truck, and I don't have oil going all over my frame anymore, and that makes me soooo happy.
Here is the link to the thread here on FTE if you want to look at it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ml?=&banner=&=
Here is the link to the thread here on FTE if you want to look at it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ml?=&banner=&=
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FWIW,
With rear sump set up it is advisable to run a windage tray if you plan on "hammering on your 460" now & then. 385s have a tendency to "rope" oil on a hard launch. Moving the crankcase oil load to the rear makes it nearly a certainty most of the oil will rope causing oil pump to suck atmosphere.This makes for low crank/ bearing oil supply & air to Hyd' lifters & a decrease in engine power output as the roping oil slows the crank rotation.
BP66 drives like a gentleman so he does not have the above problem. I have been known to lift a wheel or two now & then. I am too familiar with the problem. You don't need to ask how I know this. . . .
FBp
With rear sump set up it is advisable to run a windage tray if you plan on "hammering on your 460" now & then. 385s have a tendency to "rope" oil on a hard launch. Moving the crankcase oil load to the rear makes it nearly a certainty most of the oil will rope causing oil pump to suck atmosphere.This makes for low crank/ bearing oil supply & air to Hyd' lifters & a decrease in engine power output as the roping oil slows the crank rotation.
BP66 drives like a gentleman so he does not have the above problem. I have been known to lift a wheel or two now & then. I am too familiar with the problem. You don't need to ask how I know this. . . .
FBp