Advance Adapters 713014 User Manual

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 713014

P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way Paso Robles, CA 93447 PAGE 1 OF 4 Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 07-26-10

FORD 429-460 BIG BLOCK ENGINE

V8 ENGINE MOUNTS

KIT CONSISTS OF: No. Qty Part No. Description

1. 1 713014-L DRIVER'S SIDE MOUNT

2. 1 713014-R PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT

3. 2 725002 1/2"-13 LOCK WASHERS

4. 2 725003 1/2"-13 FLAT WASHERS

5. 2 725004 1/2"-13 HEX NUTS

6. 1 FMC001 FORD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Due to the extreme torque values of the 460 & 429 Ford V8 engines, it will be mandatory that you install a limit strap or straps to the driver's side and passenger side engine mount. This limiting strap will prevent the engine from torquing beyond the limits of the rubber vulcanization. The straps should be installed with approximately 1/2" tension reserve. This will permit the engine to torque up to 1/2" in the motor mount area without causing any problem to the motor mount itself. Warranty on engine mount separation will be void if the limiting straps are not in place.

SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components. We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals are normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 713014

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FORD 429-460 BIG BLOCK ENGINE

V8 ENGINE MOUNTS

The replacement of the small Ford V8 and straight 6 cylinder engines have become quite popular in Ford trucks. One of the main reasons for this is that the 460 cubic inch big block is readily available in most salvage yards. We offer engine mounts that will bolt directly to the Ford 429/460 engine blocks and will match the frame rails on most applications. These mounts fit the 4WD F-series pickups from 1977 to 1996, 2WD F-series pickups from 1978 to 1996, and Broncos from 1978 to 1996. The stock frame perches can be used on most applications. The location of the frame perches should be 12-3/8” from the face of the bellhousing to the center of the stock frame perch stud hole. On a few applications, the frame perch may need to be relocated. On 1979 & earlier 6 cylinder vehicles, a new driver’s side frame perch must be installed.

The various Ford engine blocks used three different bolt patterns. When replacing an engine in a vehicle that originally had a manual transmission, the bellhousing will need to be changed. When converting vehicles with automatics, the entire transmission casing will need to be replaced. The following blocks are grouped together by block bolt pattern configuration.

Small Block Fords: 289, 302 and 351 Windsor all have the same block bolt pattern. Ford Blocks: 332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427 and 428 all have the same block pattern. Ford Blocks: 429, 460, 351M and 400 all have the same block bolt pattern.

Both the 429 or 460 engines can be used for this conversion. When purchasing your new engine, you will have several options as to what vehicle the engine is obtained out of. Acquiring a 460 out of an early F-series or E-series is good donor application. We have also found that the late ‘80s and early ‘90s F250 & F350 had the 460 engine as an option in the Ford trucks. These engines would also be good donor application. If you are buying a take-out engine from a wrecking yard, make sure you get a complete engine with all the accessories and brackets.

BODY LIFT: A body lift is mandatory for 1979 & earlier vehicles. On later model vehicles, a body lift will aid in the installation of the engine, but it is not mandatory.

WATER PUMP: The original water pump that is purchased with your engine should work fine without any changes. ACCESSORY BRACKETS: Most Ford accessories are interchangeable within the stock Ford brackets. ALTERNATOR: Your original V8 alternator can be retained without disconnecting any of the wiring. It may be easier to use the

new 460 alternator rather than try to change back to the old alternator. RADIATOR MODIFICATIONS: The radiator will definitely need to be changed in order to provide enough cooling capacity for

your new engine. We have seen some truck models equipped with heavy duty towing packages that are already equipped with a volume large enough to handle the 460 engine.

OIL FILTER: The stock oil filter can be used except on vehicles that are equipped with IFS suspension. Oil filter clearance is not a problem on vehicles equipped with solid axles. Due to the tight clearances in the engine compartment, we have found it easier to use a remote oil filter adapter kit on most conversions. AA Part No. 716084.

STARTER MOTOR: The Ford V8 requires that the starter motor be bolted to the bellhousing. For this reason it is imperative that, before installing your engine into your vehicle, you check your flywheel and starter for proper engagement and indexing.

AIR CONDITIONING: The original air compressor can be reused on the new engine. You should be able to unbolt the compressor assembly without disconnecting the compressor hoses. The original straight 6 or 302 V8 brackets will not be compatible with the new engine.

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FORD 429-460 BIG BLOCK ENGINE

V8 ENGINE MOUNTS

FAN: You will find that the new 460 engine will be almost 2” longer than the 302 with a standard water pump, and 4.5" longer than a small block 302 with a serpentine water pump. This will require the fan spacers to be shortened and also require new radiator hoses.

OIL PAN: In order to install the 460 engine into a 4WD truck, it is essential that you use the rear sump oil pan. This pan assembly is common to almost F-series and E-series Fords from 1980-96.

FLYWHEEL & FLEXPLATE: The 460 block from 1979-97 is externally balanced and the 1978 & earlier is internally balanced. Make sure you match the flywheel or flexplate to the year of block you are using. On manual transmission applications, we offer both a 11” and 12” clutch assembly. The Ford 460 used a 176 tooth flywheel / flexplate. Make sure that the starter has proper tooth engagement.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION BELLHOUSING: The original bellhousing and flywheel cannot be used with your new engine. You must obtain a bellhousing from a 351M or a 400 engine. When obtaining a new bellhousing, be sure that you select one that has the necessary clutch linkage mounting bracket. Bellhousings for the Ford engines are available in three different categories. The easiest way to determine the correct bellhousing is to measure the distance between the top two holes where the bellhousing bolts to the engine block. You must obtain one that has a distance of 7-3/4”. The transmission patterns have all been the same; hence there should be no problem in bolting the original 4 speed to your new bellhousing. The bellhousing is available in two transmission indexing diameter sizes. These sizes are either 4.848” or 5.125”. Make sure that your new bellhousing has the proper diameter for your existing transmission.

In order to use the original transmission, you will need to change the bellhousing, flywheel, pressure plate & clutch disc.

Ford 11” Flywheel

Centerforce 11” Pressure Plate #CF360033 Centerforce 11” Clutch Disc #281226 Release Bearing #N1714 (1983 & Up) Release Bearing #N1439 (Up to 1982)

Ford 12” Flywheel #700280 (1979 & UP 176 TOOTH)

Centerforce 12” Pressure Plate #CF261015 Centerforce 12” Clutch Disc #384200 Release Bearing #N1714 (1983 & Up) Release Bearing #N1439 (Up to 1982)

IGNITION SYSTEM: The original Ford wiring harness can normally be retained with some minor adaption to the new distributor. Distributors from 360 and 390 engines will need to be replaced. Distributors from 351C, 351M and 400 engines can all be used with the new engine. Caution should be given to the correct firing order, and we suggest that you refer to a Ford manual for the correct specifications.

EXHAUST SYSTEM: The stock 460 manifolds can normally be retained, and a 2-1/2” dual exhaust system can be easily adapted to the stock manifolds. If headers are desired, then we suggest contacting Hedman Hedders.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:

The original automatic transmission that was bolted to the straight 6, 302, 351W, 360 & 390 engines will not be compatible with the new 460 engine. If your vehicle is a 2WD conversion, then we simply recommend changing the original transmission to the C6 transmission with the correct engine block pattern. If your vehicle is a 4WD model, then you should take considerable caution

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FORD 429-460 BIG BLOCK ENGINE

V8 ENGINE MOUNTS

not to obtain a transmission with the long tailhousing. Some 4WD models have the transfer case married directly to the transmission, while other models have the short drive shaft between the two. When removing the equipped with an automatic transmission, we recommend that the engine be separated from the transmission case. In order to do this, you will be required to remove the (4) nuts and bolts that connect the transmission flexplate to the transmission torque converter. Access to these four bolts can be obtained through the transmission inspection cover located on the backside of the engine block.

ENGINE MOUNTS:

We offer several options for swapping the 460 into Ford trucks and Ford Broncos. Depending on the use of the vehicle we, offer a mount that will suit your needs. For the avid offroader we offer a complete frame-to-block “extremely strong” mounting system; or for the trucks that see more of the street, we offer our conversion mount. Either mounting system works great for the Fords in all applications.

AA Part No. 713014 is a conversion mount that retains the stock frame perch. The mounts are designed with a slight slope

for allowing the large block engine to mate perfectly with the new frame crossmember. With the engine mounts in the proper location, the stud portion will extend through the stock crossmember and then the hex nuts can be tightened. Make sure that the engine is sitting level before final tightening. It is the face of the bellhousing or face of the new automatic transmission.

very critical that you establish the stud location at the definite 12.375” from

original engine that was

We have found it necessary to install “limiting straps” on all 460 V8 engine conversions. Our mounts have a special inner-lock mechanism built inside the rubber insulator. The torque of the large V8 engine can be so extreme that it is possible to pull the motor mount rubbers apart if a limiting strap is not installed. The strap is required on both the driver’s side and passenger side. This strap is not provided with our motor mount kit.

When replacing a 302 or 351W engine, you must make sure that the frame perches are in a location that will meet the 12.375” required stud hole location. On most applications, the existing frame perches will be in the correct location.

When replacing a 360 or 390 engine, you will need to reposition the passenger side frame perch to the 12.375” specification. The driver’s side should already be in the proper location. Once again, we suggest that you verify both engine stud locations before final engine positioning.

When replacing 6 cylinder engines, you will need to check the original engine perches to see if they are compatible with our mounts. On vehicles 1979 & earlier, we have found the passenger side frame perch to be adaptable while the driver’s side needs to be replaced from a vehicle that was previously equipped with a 351 engine. If your vehicle is earlier than 1977, then we suggest you obtain the frame perches from a vehicle previously equipped with a 360 or 390 engine. On 6 cylinder vehicles 1980 & newer, we have found the driver’s side frame perch to always be in the proper location. The passenger side frame perch will need to be changed to one from a 302 or 351W engine installation. We have had a few people tell us that the original 6 cylinder frame perches can both be used - with only slight modifications.

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