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Topic: Need some guidance...460 swap in 68
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2835
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-19-2006 11:00 PM
 
Here's the deal:
This summer I am determined to swap the 460/c6 into my 68 F-100. It currently has a 302/c4. Any pointers are appreciated. I've found swap kits in the NPD catalog(motor mounts,trans mount,etc) for this, BUT it says "does not include Lincoln 460", which is what I have. Are the blocks different externally as far as motor mounts? Also, I have looked and looked and still haven't found a "for sure" long tube header that will fit my specific application. Has anyone here done this sort of swap?
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1813
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-24-2006 08:02 PM
The parts you need can be found in the '73-'79 Ford trucks. The chassis are identical when it comes to motor mounts. You need:
1) chassis bracket
2) rubber mount
3) upper mount to block bracket
for a total of six pieces for the swap. I have Casler headers on the 429 in my '78 f-150.As far as I know the Lincoln blocks are identical. They might be mistakenly referring to the Lincoln 462, which was similar to the FE family. Tracy
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2835
From: Burlington, Iowa
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-24-2006 10:20 PM
Thanks Tracy.So I should be able to get the motor mount parts from a parts store if need be? I've never heard of Casler headers.
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1813
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 07-28-2006 02:07 AM
I just checked back here.If you're still looking into this or for anybody reading this contemplating a swap of a 429 or 460 into a '65-'72 F-100: The only mount part you can get at a parts house is the rubber mount. The "tower:" and block bracket will be junkyard or swap meet items. Tracy
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