Hi guys,

I've another question from my dad, he has a `79 F-250 Ranger XLT, with a 400M and C6 transmission. He would like to swap in a 460 from the same year, and would like to know how far off the mounts are from eachother, would a 460 bolt right in with the proper original 460 mounts? Or is there going to be some kind of fabrication needed?

Any help is appreciated.

-Jeff-

 

It will bolt right in with the motormounts from Jeffs Bronco Graveyard. You can find their site under the sponsors on the left. Its a pretty easy swap.
Good luck

 

Excellent, I think this is exactly what he was looking for, thank you very much STG.

 

let me know if you need any pictures or help. I just did this myself about 6 months ago.

 

Note: It may help to notch the 'pads' in the truck. It's a ticht fit and notching them makes it a lot easier to drop in.


Chris

 

I took my front clip off in one big section and it made bolting in the towers and setting the motor in a breeze.

 

Is it a 4x4 or 4x2 ?

If it is a 4x2. he can get the 3-pc motor mounts off a 460 donor truck at a wrecker for a lot less money.

If it is a 4x4 he can get the motor mounts,rear sump oil pan from a 460 E-series van.

If you live in a hot climate......He will need to get a larger Radiator and special fan shroud as well.


Btw, tell your dad the 400 engine is just a 400 not a 400M

The M suffix belongs to the 351M.

There are at least 150 ...351M/400 - 460 swap threads on this forum.