hey all, i'm writing this post so everyone can get a better idea of a web site that's not all correct. it should take more than writing down information from one book and starting a web site when you don't have all the correct information. now before you start writing me back saying i'm wrong, he does have alot of good information to share, it's what he has wrong that bothers me, because lots of people visit this site thinking there getting the right specs. i've tried to e-mail this person to tell him he needs to correct some things but my e-mails come back as undeliverable mail. so i guess i'll have to straighten some things out for you all.. 1). well for starters he has listed the codes (CY), (CV) for the drag pack option on the 429 s.c.j. and this is wrong, THE code for this app. is the letter ((R)), i've also heard of a ((J)) s.c.j. but i'm not 100% on that one, but i'll do some checking on that.. 2).some of the head castings numbers are incorrect, the casting C8SZ-B does not exist for the 429 or the 460,,, and once again let me say that there is only one casting number for the 429 c.j. and that is (( D0OE-R )) and no other, he has a D0AE-H number for this app. i laughed for awhile on that one.... 3). on the cylinder block casting numbers he has listed the following (C8VY- A),, (C9VY-A),, (D0SZ-A&D),, (D1VZ),, (D1ZE-AZ), they don't exist in all my years of searching big blocks i've NEVER seen any of these. the only common ones are (C8VE-F) I HAVE ONE OF THESE BLOCKS. and (C9VE-A), (D0VE-A), (D1VE blocks are about the most common... 4). on the rods all he has listed for the 1968-1978 429/460 engine is (C8VE-A), what about the others? he forgot , i've got a standard 1971 460 i just took apart and the rods are (D0OE-A) no there not c,.j. rods they have the ugly broached head bolts. i could swear that i've had D0VE-A rods but i can't remember maybe someone else can refresh my memory. and i'm sure they are other things out there that i haven't even come across yet, or just forgot about, but maybe! well just a few things to straighten out. fingers are getting tired. well let the fun begin, and you all have a great weekend.

 

i got one of the same books he copied his information from.

 

cj, why don't you put together a web site????????

 

sorry, but there isn't enough time in the day for me right now to do what i want and have to do.

 

I've not seen the site, but you're right to criticize.
No information is better than wrong information.

If you didn't build it, its not really yours.

 

CJ
do you have any casting numbers for those FLAT TOP (NOT DISHED) pistons for a 460 or maybe have a set for sale.I cant seem to find any.Mabey you know where i can get a set.

 

i think some numbers are,, C8VE,, C9VE,, AND C8SE, i'm writing this down right out of memory but i might be wrong! i just got home form work and i'm dragging but i'll check on this and get back to ya later.. on where to get original pistons check with some of the parts places like PEROGIE ENTERPRISES,, KAR KRAFT, and if all else fails pick up a HEMINGS MOTOR NEWS these books have just about anything you could want for all kinds of cars and trucks. after all it's called the bible for restoration enthusiast, someone in there should be able to give you a start on where to find some.. C.J.

 

i think these casting numbers are right, to the best of my knowledge. i had some of these pistons a while ago but i guess i junked them when i had them removed from the rods. i'm sure someone else can checck on these numbers.

 

I tried to go to that site this morning(4-16-01).
And it has been shut down, due to " Lack of Interest".
So who know???.

Dre'
1978 F-150, 460ci(750cfm,Edelbrock Performer,Dynomax Ceramic Coated headers,etc.)Auto-C6,3:70.1 - 9" Posi.

 

CJ
you said you just took a 71-460 apart,what's it got for pistons?