anyone have a set of 460 engine towers, Im putting a 460 in my 68 F250 and supposedly they will fit 73-79??

Thanx,
Todd

 

NO 460 was factory-installed in '73-'79 pickups.

Aftermarket is the only option.

 

yes, but they will fit in my 68' (minor mod if any)

 

check your pm's..i have some that are available

 

need the 4x4 ones

 

As I previously stated, there are NO factory engine mounts for a 460 & 4WD in 73-79 F-series. Period.

You will need to go buy a set from L&L or fabricate your own. No ifs or buts.

This thread is no way relevant to the 73-79 sub-forum, either...

 

As mentioned above, the 73 to 79 4x4 was never available with a 460. You are looking for something that does not exist. For those of us that have installed the 385 series engine, we have kept the factory stuff and used an aftermarket rubber (or solid, or combination of two) like the L&L units.
Not real expensive, and easy as pie for your conversion.

 

I think you meant to type: There were no 460 4WD's available until 1983.

460's were installed in 1973/79 F100/350's but only with 2WD.

 

so your telling me the 351M or 400 was the biggest offered.

 

AHH! Typos always get the best of me... *shakes fist*

 

Correct. 1977 (after #Y20001), 1978, & 1979 had the 351M/400. 1973-1976 got the 360 2v.

 

That's correct....1977/79. 1973/76 = the 360 2V was it for V8's.

Jermafenser: GMTA!

 

Cool, had to check...

Has anyone used the 4x4 L&L mounts?? thoughts on it (header fitment etc)??

Has anyone used the autofab 460 perches, I hear it transfers more vibration through the frame?

Has anyone used the transdapt ones???

 

I use the L&L's on one sideof the truck, and I use a solid mount on the driver side. My truck is a 4x4, and uses spherical rod ends on the steering componenents, so vibration is a natural part of driving my truck. Even Though I run a 557 cubic inch BBF, it does not vibrate that bad.
I also use the L&L headers, so clearance is not an issue. I also use a Gear reduction style "Mini" starter, and I have clearance for days. The L&L's also help with my trucks that have hydraulic clutches. Nice headers with big flanges, no leaks.
They are a little short, and do not make as much power as some of the other longer ones, but this is minimal, and the clearance advantage far outweighs the slight lack of power.

 

I'm running the Autofab conversion mounts. It replaces the factory towers and uses a captured Poly mount. They do transmit a more vibration than stock. They are well built. I believe they are also available through Advance Adapters. Here's a picture of them as delivered.



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