I am going to look at a 78 f150 for sale. The seller says it has the 460 in it. Is there an obvious way to tell wether its a 460 vs like a 351M or 400?
Thanks

 

Nevermind, I found the vin id on this forum
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...-research.html

 

nevermind, found what i was looking for

 

Two easy ways the oil dipstick will be in the alum. timing cover also the water neck is mounted on the intake

 

valve cover bolts... the 351 and 400 has 8 and the 460 has 6 i believe, but dont take my word for it

 

The 460 has 7 bolts in cover just built mine last week

 

If it has a rear sump pan the dip stick will be in the pan NOT in the timing cover. Now if it is a stock 2wd then it should have it in the timing cover due to those using a front sump setup BUT if it's a swap into a 4x4...

 

True mine is 2wd with front sump I need more coffee !!!

Look at my post Project 0078 . give me time and lots of cash one day i will finnish this truck