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To 250Two_by, I got the oil seals on the valves, it still burns oil, a little, but the real problem with burning oil was the brake vacuam cylinder full of brake fluid, fixed that, and found bad compression on last cylinders on both sides, suspected that damaged the carb (backfiring into carb) and was correct. The gaskets were blown out from the inside. I'm so tired of stuggeling with someone's butchery. Had to replace some screws because someone had stripped them. It wont start good at all. New plugs, Carb kit, fuel pump,and some other little stuff, connected fuel pump to boat tank and still had problem getting gas while running. The problem continues....
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I thought I had problems with just an oil burner but I think you definatly have me beat. I can't complain about my 460. After reading some of the postings on this board it makes me feel alot better. The engine in my '77 camper special still has the original factory stickers on it and it is as close to factory as I think you can get. Can't say that for the rest of the parts though. Just finished putting the factory winshield washer tank and pump back in last night but had to install a new washer/wiper switch from a bone yard. I know my vacuum pump is ok cuz I rebuilt the whole brake system last month, just put new rear shocks in last Sunday, it was hard keeping the rear wheels on the road before that. I found out what works best for me is to just take one piece/step at a time and do it right according to the book and then move on to another part.
Do the carb thing and then move on to the related vacuum lines that are attached to it and keep going down the train. My next project is the rusty box and I know I'll be replacing fuel lines and wires when I get that off. Best of luck and just keep pluggin' away one step at a time.
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Do the carb thing and then move on to the related vacuum lines that are attached to it and keep going down the train. My next project is the rusty box and I know I'll be replacing fuel lines and wires when I get that off. Best of luck and just keep pluggin' away one step at a time.
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The 460 goes Whoop, whoop whoop when starting. Who knows? maybe timing? I think I'm going to pull the Plugs from the last two cylinders to see if they are causing that hard starting.
Does anybody know how I get that front Clip off, in case I have to pull this engine, which looks like the nezt step.
There's an F250 Ex Cab with a little rist and some dents in the bed. No engine or Trans. It's in Louisiana. I could ask about it if anybody's interested.
Does anybody know how I get that front Clip off, in case I have to pull this engine, which looks like the nezt step.
There's an F250 Ex Cab with a little rist and some dents in the bed. No engine or Trans. It's in Louisiana. I could ask about it if anybody's interested.
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I have new Shocks all round on my 88 Diesel and my 87 Astrovan, from AutoZone. I Hope it wasn't a mistake. I've replaced the Front's on the 88 already and now the Van is hopping around and shuddering with Less than 10K on the shocks. I bought the good ones with the guarentee, but looks like I'm going to need longer lasting shocks. ANybody else had this problem?
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Missing badly but It's starting. It was timed 30 degrees advanced. If I only knew, probably could have fixed the brakes,and re-timed it and be right where I am now.
Now I need the Horn switch assembly for the center of my steering wheel and I can start on the rest of the truck.
Now I need the Horn switch assembly for the center of my steering wheel and I can start on the rest of the truck.
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Just made a long tow with 78 460 F250. Really impressed with engine, but new to Ford big block. Would like to learn more about this engine. Would appreciate a good reference source to answer questions like, best way to make a little more towing power, best aftermarket parts supplier(s). How long was the 460 around in normally aspirated form? Are all the blocks pretty much the same? Did they have only two main bearings? Is this a problem? I want to buy headers right away -- any suggestions as to suppliers? Thanks.
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my father used to own one he says the best way to learn is to read about them and buy a 390
460's were just developed to keep the oil companies rich.
FE blocks rule
460's were just developed to keep the oil companies rich.
FE blocks rule
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I agree that the 390 is a great engine.
Nonetheless, I am quite sure that most wouldn't have pulled a 28 ft fith wheel trailer 2000 miles -- usually running 65-75 mph, never once overheating, and using less than a quart of oil. Sometimes it is nice to have all those cubes. By the way, I ran most of the time on 78 cent per gallon propane. I installed a dual fuel system when I first got the truck. I'm wondering if more people will follow suit as gasoline prices go through the roof.
Nonetheless, I am quite sure that most wouldn't have pulled a 28 ft fith wheel trailer 2000 miles -- usually running 65-75 mph, never once overheating, and using less than a quart of oil. Sometimes it is nice to have all those cubes. By the way, I ran most of the time on 78 cent per gallon propane. I installed a dual fuel system when I first got the truck. I'm wondering if more people will follow suit as gasoline prices go through the roof.
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The 460 was the answer to the 428 and 429's that had such good performance. However, by the time they got to the 460 emissions was a problem so it's de-tuned a little from what it could be. I left the speed environment a long time ago, so I personally dont know what to do about stepping up the performance. There are some thing's I can tell you about the 460 in stock trim to stave off some headaches. DONT give up your good exhaust manifolds for some expensive headers. I have never seen in print, any documentation whatsoever, that verifies that 'Headers' will improve a stock engin's performance. DO change out the exhaust manifold bolts once in awhile. That will keep the manifold's tight against the block. INSTALL 1/4 inch NPT plugs in the ends of the Cylinder head's where the emissions test Soft plugs fit now. The plugs will burn through and start a fire in the engine compartment. DONT change that 4-V carb that came stock with the engine. It's bulletproof. You have a fine old truck. Keep it stock and in good repair and you'll have it till the emissions peo;le take us all off the road's.
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I've owned both. The 390 was in my 73 F250 and was an honest-to-god puller, but no speed demon, and this 460 is in an F150. A few years ago I drove this 460 and it was nuch faster than the 390 was. I think any 460 would be stronger than any 390 if they are both stock. Just my opinion. Your right about the gas cost. Ive been through Canada many times. All Ford V-8's get about the same milage(8 to 10 Mpg) but this 460 gives you some 'Bang for your buck'
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My 7.3 Diesel has about 445 Cubes, and over 400 Ft Lbs of torque. All that really mean's is that it will pull my trailer about as fast as it would run empty. Same fuel milagee (about) too. I'm still a little confused on what it means to have a long torque curve, and a short horspower peak. That sounds like a truck engine, A racing engine would have a steep rise to the HP Peak, and a torque curve that peak's about the Same place the HP peak's, or just before. At any rate,I dont know what a 390GT is, so you might be right about a piticular 390GT out doing a 460, as the 429's were a lot faster than the 460's and some Chebby 327's beat all comers on different kind's of race track's all over the country. I think I read somewhere about 500 HP and more out of the Small block V-8s. Now that'd pull your sick Grandmother off her toilet seat!