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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Engine Swapping

I have a 1976 Ford F-250 4X4 with a 390. I am thinking of putting a new engine in the truck like a 428 or a 460. Just wondering if I am able to use the same motor mounts on the truck instead of replacing them. I also have an unrelated question about power steering. I have a 4X4 and I have a 2X4 powersteering components off my other truck. I was wondering If I could use the the power steering rams for the 4X4. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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I think you will have to replace the motor mounts unfortunatly
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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The 428 will bolt right up, the 460 will require new perches and mounts. It also has a different tranny bolt pattern as well as front accessory drive brackets.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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428 should bolt in. it is in the same engine family as a 390. 460 would take different motor mounts and bell housing among other things.
 
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