What should the tming be on a Ford 460?
Tming; (A) replace a points distributor with a Duraspark unit that is recurved with a proper timing curve, (B) Set timing at 12* initial. 5. Both Crane and Harland Sharp offer roller rocker conversions; this is a great addition.
Is the Ford 460 a good engine for a RV?
As you can surmise from all the answers on this thread, the Ford 460 of that vintage is a great engine except that in RV’s theey tend to suffer from the dreaded dual fuel pump problem. If one fails ( ususally in the fuel tank), the other will also fail.
What’s the life expectancy of a Ford 460-rv?
Most Ford RV have problems with fuel pumps that is in the fuel tank. I have a 1996 at about 53,000 the pump went out and it cost $1100.00 at a Ford dealer to have it replaced. You paid way way too much!
How old was my Ford 460 when I sold it?
The 460 in my old pickup was 25 years old and had 155,000 miles on it when I sold it, mostly stock and ran great. Granted, that was an old carbureted motor, but same block and bottom end.
What are the features of a 1997 Winnebago?
MOTORHOMES – (*) These prices include generator, water heater, roof air, awning and exterior entertainment center. (**) in addition to previously listed equipment, these models also include range, three burner with oven, rear view monitor system and automatic hydraulic leveling jacks.
What makes a Ford 460 a high failure item?
Four components can be / are high failure items on 460 equipped motorhomes. Exhaust manifold bolts, in-tank fuel pump, radiator, and E40D transmission.
What kind of compression does a Ford 460 have?
Ford 460 with RV cam. 110-120 Psi. compression at 5000′ cold. Flowmaster Delta 50 2 x2.5″ in 1 x 3.00″ out. Stock Autolite Copper plugs. I am trusting Bob at Competition Carburation.
As you can surmise from all the answers on this thread, the Ford 460 of that vintage is a great engine except that in RV’s theey tend to suffer from the dreaded dual fuel pump problem. If one fails ( ususally in the fuel tank), the other will also fail.
Tming; (A) replace a points distributor with a Duraspark unit that is recurved with a proper timing curve, (B) Set timing at 12* initial. 5. Both Crane and Harland Sharp offer roller rocker conversions; this is a great addition.
How to get rid of the EGR in a Ford 460?
Getting rid of the EGR; (A) If your engine has the air injection tubing remove them and tap and install 1/4″ pipe plugs in the heads.
How to Desmog a Ford 460 gasket?
(B) On the Holley flanged intake remove the EGR spacer plate between the carb and intake purchase a new EGR to carb gasket and place directly onto the intake (this will be ~1/4″ thick gasket) then install a 1″ 4hole aluminum spacer then a standard holley gasket then the carb. 4.
