460 swap question
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460 swap question
Ok so i think i have everything i need. Ive got a 460 from a 1990 e350 going into my 77 f250 4x4. the truck used to have the 351m in it and im putting in this 460. I have a question though i asked before what i would need and was told one of the things is the clutch components. Theres a manual tranny in the truck atm and the new engine has an automatic on it. Im sticking with the manual though. But what all is included in the clutch components that need to be changed out?
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Ok so i think i have everything i need. Ive got a 460 from a 1990 e350 going into my 77 f250 4x4. the truck used to have the 351m in it and im putting in this 460. I have a question though i asked before what i would need and was told one of the things is the clutch components. Theres a manual tranny in the truck atm and the new engine has an automatic on it. Im sticking with the manual though. But what all is included in the clutch components that need to be changed out?
The next and probebly most important thing to verify is whether or no the crank has a provision for the pilot bushing / bearing, and whether or not it is even machined for one. Many in this era, as well as car engines were not machined at all, and will only accomodate the hub for a torque converter.
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You will require the appropriate flywheel for the 460. It will have to use the same pressure plate bolt pattern so that you can use your existing tuff, other wise larger 460 type components will be required, or you will have to have the flywheel drilled for your existing pressure plate, if the flywheel does not have thi pattern.
The next and probebly most important thing to verify is whether or no the crank has a provision for the pilot bushing / bearing, and whether or not it is even machined for one. Many in this era, as well as car engines were not machined at all, and will only accomodate the hub for a torque converter.
The next and probebly most important thing to verify is whether or no the crank has a provision for the pilot bushing / bearing, and whether or not it is even machined for one. Many in this era, as well as car engines were not machined at all, and will only accomodate the hub for a torque converter.
75f350, I know you have a lot of experience with the 385 so I'm guessing you've seen one that wont accept a pilot bearing?
On my 460 I used a flywheel from a 390 since both of those engines are internally balanced to the flywheel is zero balance. In 1990 a 460 would be externally balanced so the 390 flywheel will not work for you. You will need to find a flywheel from a 1979 or newer 460.
If you do need a different crank, finding one from a 78 or older should be easy then you could use the neutral balance 390 flywheel.
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