Notices

460 swap problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 07:17 PM
  #1  
78ford1ton's Avatar
78ford1ton
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
460 swap problem

im working on a 1977 f 100 custom 4x4 swaping the 390 for a 460 i have the 460 bellhousin bolted to the trany the motor is in the truck motormounts all work but the motor&trany wont come to gether all the way any ideas
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:08 PM
  #2  
85e150's Avatar
85e150
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,472
Likes: 2,799
Club FTE Gold Member
How close can you get it?

How did you align the clutch plate? If it is not perfect, you won't get the trans all the way in.

Are the splines in the clutch plate correct for the input shaft?

Other wags:

--wrong size pilot bushing/bearing

--input shaft too long for bell

If none of this hits the mark, stand by, others might could have more/better or more better ideas.
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 11:25 PM
  #3  
78ford1ton's Avatar
78ford1ton
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
the trany&motor are so close i can get 3 tranybolts in but it will move side to side it wont mate evenly i was told the imput shaft mite be to long is that posible
 
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 11:47 PM
  #4  
85e150's Avatar
85e150
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,472
Likes: 2,799
Club FTE Gold Member
Yes. Car and truck bells are different depths. But you said you got a bell from a 460? That would be a truck only bell, as no car ever got a MT with a 460. Only a 429 would have had a MT in a car.

Input lengths may have varied for truck applications.

Best pull it and do some measuring, make sure on the pilot too.

What trans is it?
 
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:35 PM
  #5  
78ford1ton's Avatar
78ford1ton
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
im pulling the motor to look at the imput shaft and pilot then go from there thanks
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE