460 swap

dinger240 · 10-20-2009, 08:38 AM

I have a 84 F350 with a 6.9 deisel with 4 speed trans.The motor is shot
and I would like to put in a 460.Would the motor mounts work,would the trans work? Any help appriciated.

ErwinRommel · 10-20-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinger240

I have a 84 F350 with a 6.9 deisel with 4 speed trans.The motor is shot
and I would like to put in a 460.Would the motor mounts work,would the trans work? Any help appriciated.

Might have to get a different bellhousing. Motor mounts won't work I think. Might have to fab you up some.

eponator · 10-20-2009, 11:59 AM

Along with the bellhousing and motor mounts you'll also need a new set of guages... Diesel tach's don't run as high as gassers do etc... Might look into getting a dash from a gasser truck, that way you get rid of the wait to start lights and other diesel only indicators... unless you don't mind them just being there

. If your trans is an auto, a standalone controller will be neded for that as well I believe.

I'd say drop a 7.3 in em!! With a little bit of work they can put out good amounts of power and I think you could then re-use the motor mounts and the guages there as well.

dinger240 · 10-20-2009, 12:09 PM

I think I might need to change the rear gears as well.

RuffRiddin99 · 10-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Check with Advanced Adapters. They can adapt just about anything to just about anything.

Lonesome7.3 · 10-23-2009, 01:36 PM

I would go back with a 6.9. Rebiuld the old one if it can be rebuilt. Going with a 7.3 IDI would be less work that the 460 swap. Just about everything will bolt up. A friend of mine that did a the same swap you are talking about in an 85 F350 changed out the crossmember. I do not know why, it might have had to with his suspension plans. Why do you think you have to change the gears?

silverhairdeere · 10-23-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonesome7.3

I would go back with a 6.9. Rebuild the old one if it can be rebuilt. Going with a 7.3 IDI would be less work that the 460 swap. Just about everything will bolt up. A friend of mine that did a the same swap you are talking about in an 85 F350 changed out the cross member. I do not know why, it might have had to with his suspension plans. Why do you think you have to change the gears?

listen to this man he is the ford diesel man .

shd

Lonesome7.3 · 10-23-2009, 04:23 PM

That I am. I guess there could be worse things to be...

ErwinRommel · 10-23-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonesome7.3

That I am. I guess there could be worse things to be...

When I head up yer way...I might go by and meet you bud. How long you plan to stay in Columbus?

Lonesome7.3 · 10-23-2009, 04:33 PM

Well, for a while now. I am trying to get into the Police Academy which is a few miles down the road. Then I will have to work here locally for at least a year before I can get on with a federal agancy.

10-20-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
dinger240 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	460 swap I have a 84 F350 with a 6.9 deisel with 4 speed trans.The motor is shot and I would like to put in a 460.Would the motor mounts work,would the trans work? Any help appriciated.

10-20-2009, 11:59 AM	#3
eponator Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Covina, Ca Posts: 363	Along with the bellhousing and motor mounts you'll also need a new set of guages... Diesel tach's don't run as high as gassers do etc... Might look into getting a dash from a gasser truck, that way you get rid of the wait to start lights and other diesel only indicators... unless you don't mind them just being there. If your trans is an auto, a standalone controller will be neded for that as well I believe. I'd say drop a 7.3 in em!! With a little bit of work they can put out good amounts of power and I think you could then re-use the motor mounts and the guages there as well. __________________ '99 F350 5.4L crewcab Longbed

10-23-2009, 01:36 PM	#6
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,889	I would go back with a 6.9. Rebiuld the old one if it can be rebuilt. Going with a 7.3 IDI would be less work that the 460 swap. Just about everything will bolt up. A friend of mine that did a the same swap you are talking about in an 85 F350 changed out the crossmember. I do not know why, it might have had to with his suspension plans. Why do you think you have to change the gears? __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

10-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#8
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,889	That I am. I guess there could be worse things to be... __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

10-23-2009, 04:33 PM	#10
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,889	Well, for a while now. I am trying to get into the Police Academy which is a few miles down the road. Then I will have to work here locally for at least a year before I can get on with a federal agancy. __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

10-20-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
dinger240 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	I think I might need to change the rear gears as well.

10-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
RuffRiddin99 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 84	Check with Advanced Adapters. They can adapt just about anything to just about anything.

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