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Old 01-09-2012, 06:51 PM   #1
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Default how to identify a 460ci ford motor

gday all

I have a mate who has 2 engines at his house that he says are 460ci ford now i know they are ford but would like to know the engine numbers/codes to confirm what they are

If they are they could find their way here in the for sale section

mods if this is in the wrong area please move

thanks in advance

Jason

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Old 01-09-2012, 08:30 PM   #2
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Default Re: how to identify a 460ci ford motor

http://www.fordforums.com/f641/429-4...needed-135930/

You have to check the crank as both 429/460 use the same head blocks etc the cranks are the only way to tell the difference
on the crank there should be either 460 = 2Y, 2YA, 2YAB or 2YABC....or 3Y or 3Ya stamped on the crank.
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Old 01-09-2012, 10:11 PM   #3
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Take a couple pics and post , can tell you for sure then
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