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Aug 31, 2008 | 02:46 PM

rwlacks

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Timing Gears

What year Timing set do i need on 460 Ford {mine now is a 1978 RETARDED } I have been told i need a PRE 72 year model set . Also will the 429 gear sets work ?? Need some help here when i install my new cam i do not want to use these RETARDED gear sets Any ideas or link i can go to

Aug 31, 2008 | 04:16 PM

wyazel1

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I'm just planning on buying an aftermarket set with three keyways for my 400.

Aug 31, 2008 | 11:15 PM

LxMan1

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Stock, get one for a 69-71.
I just used an Edelbrock double roller in mine.

Sep 1, 2008 | 10:24 AM

alans77crew

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Like LxMan1 said 69 to 71 But you need to check your cam also to make sure it's not advanced or retarded?

Sep 1, 2008 | 11:44 AM

kingford72

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I think what he's talking about is the factory retarded built in timing sets but I only ever herd of them being on 351m and 400's I dont know about the 460 or 429 but any aftermarket timing set you buy will not have a retard built in.