1978 F150 w/ 460 engine
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1978 F150 w/ 460 engine
I am in the process of purchasing a 1978 F150 with the 460 engine. The price is 4K. The miles are all original 51,441. The truck is in excellent condition. Is 4K worth it? What should I expect on MPG?
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Welcome to the site. 
May I suggest to read post #3 of this "Read First" FAQ thread to help you out
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-read.html
May I suggest to read post #3 of this "Read First" FAQ thread to help you out
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ease-read.html
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From: Topeka, Kansas
I don't think that a 460 was available in the f150 series. I am guessing that someone has swapped out the engine and tranny. If it looks like the swap was professionally done, no leaks, good oil pressure & compression, transmission oil isn't burnt, then personally I feel it will be a good buy. especially considering the low miles. My grandad put a 460 in a half ton. With 3.50 to 1 gears the best mpg was in the high single digits.
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From: Elkton, MD
ford did offer the 460 in the f-150, but only in 2wd's, don't know when they started, but believe the last year was 79. I was getting 12 mpg in an f-250, all depends on how you drive it, and how it is tuned. Sounds like a good deal.
