I have a 1984 E350 (econoline van rv cut Class III ambulance) with a 460 engine in it.

It appears to be leaking water coolant near the front of the engine around the manifold (guess) and some oil in the same general area (again a guess). It appears to run OK, just a little sluggish....Any ideas. Is this a common accurance?

Also I want to correct this problem, not sure if I need a total engine rebuild, heads or valves, gasket(s), etc. To do any engine work on this van, it looks like I probably will have to take the engine out, so I will have alot of labor (money) involved. Jasper seems to have a remanufactured engine (long block) for about $2,300 dollars, not counting the labor. Any comments or concerns about Jasper or should I rebuild?

I have a number that I can't decifer, any help........
E4AE-9C485-APN

What carb is on this engine (1984 460)?

I was thinking about headers and dual exhaust. It doesn't seem to have a cat on it, at least I can't see one. Not sure if I have enough room for headers in the E350 van. Anyone know?

Any quality engine rebuilders in the greater Pittsburgh area (100 mile radius) I live in Morgantown WV.

Thanks in advance
Rick

 

Good news. There is room for headers. I have a set that I will sell cheap. They are new, never been bolted on, Hooker Super Competition headers. I bought them from a guy who said they would fit a pickup. He was wrong. All the bends are in the wrong places. They will fit a bunch of years of vans. Here's a link to Hooker's site. It has the info on the headers. They are part number 6821 http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/ES/ESH/SCVan.html
Anyway, I got them and now have absolutley no use for them. They are very nice headers. Well constructed. Super Comp's are normally pretty expensive. I already gasket matched them and they are coated with Eastwood high temp header paint. They would be perfect for you. Let me know if you are interested.