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What engine family is the 460 in?

What engine family is the 460 in?

The Ford 7.5-liter, 460-cubic-inch V8 was part of the 385 engine family. The 429-cubic-inch V8 and an enlarged version displacing 460 cubic inches were first used in 1968 Thunderbirds and Lincolns.

What did the Ford 460 come in?

Introduced in the Continental Mark III for 1968, the 460 was initially exclusive to Lincoln (and the Mark III); in 1972, the engine was introduced for Mercury and was added to Ford (and intermediates) for 1973. The same year, the engine was added to Ford light-duty trucks (F-Series pickups).

What year did Ford start making the 460?

1968
The 460 cubic inch eight-cylinder motor debuted all the way back in 1968 but found itself powering cars, trucks, and commercial equipment all the way to the end of the 1990s during its three decade run.

Where is the engine identification on a Ford 460?

460 I.D. Ford placed stickers on the valve covers identifying the engine as a 460. If the sticker is gone, or the covers have been replaced, look for a metal tag with engine identification attached to either the intake manifold in front of the carburetor, or to the ignition coil on the front of the engine.

What’s the difference between 429 and 460 big block engines?

The 429 and 460 use the same length connecting rod—6.6035 inches. Displacement difference comes from the crankshaft only. All of the 385-series bigblocks are internally balanced, which means interchangeability is unlimited.

When did the Ford 460 429 come out?

For 460s from 1968 through 1978, the number begins with a two; for 1979 and later models, with a three. Ford made the 429 only between 1968 to 1978–anything later will be a 460. The 460 and 429 have identical engine blocks.

When did Ford stop making the 460 engine?

For 460s from 1968 through 1978, the number begins with a two; for 1979 and later models, with a three. Ford made the 429 only between 1968 to 1978–anything later will be a 460.

What are the bolt patterns on a Ford I6?

200 I6 1978-1983 only, partial (4 of 6 bolts) pattern. Named after the 1962 Ford Taunus V-4 built in Cologne, Germany. 1.2/1.3/1.5/1.7L were mostly in European Cars. 1.8, 2.0/2.3 had the same bellhousings bolt patterns with differences from year to year to be wary of.

When did the Ford 460 engine come out?

The Ford Motor Company installed the 460-cubic-inch engine in vehicles from 1968 through 1996. When you endeavor to rebuild a 460 V8 engine, you will need to ensure all of the bolts are torqued properly so your hard work lasts for years.

The 429 and 460 use the same length connecting rod—6.6035 inches. Displacement difference comes from the crankshaft only. All of the 385-series bigblocks are internally balanced, which means interchangeability is unlimited.

What should the torque be on a Ford 460?

After the crankshaft is placed on the main bearings, the main cap bolts are tightened at 95 to 105 ft-lbs. The connecting rod bolts are tightened at 40 to 45 ft-lbs., and the oil pump bolt will be tightened to 25 ft-lbs. The bolts securing the cam shaft should be tightened to 40 to 45 ft-lbs.

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Ruth Doyle