460 4spd

[tino69]

Anybody have a 460 with a 4spd in there 67-72 I have a 69 ranger swb it has 460 with a c6 I have a big input/output top loader
I want to put in I need any clutch linkage/bellhousing info you have

thanks

tino69

[68swb]

well i have the 429/4 spd combo in my truck..... you will need a bellhousing from a 460 or 351m/400, i am using the 400 bell. you will need the flywheel, press. plate, clutch.... i am using a flywheel and clutch kit from a 360 and it works great so far, also you will need to put a pilot bearing into your crankshaft. i found this out the hard way, but there are two different size pilot bearings that fit into the crankshaft. the 1st one i had fit flush to the end of the crank and it worked with the 3 spd trans i had in it, but when i put the 4 spd, (np 435) i had to change the pilot bearing to a smaller diameter that fit into the crankshaft about a half inch, ( into the second step of the crank)... it was to a ford 400 with a manual trans... hope this helps... this is what i have done it the last few weeks..... you will also need the clutch linkage and pedal assy...... i am sure others will chime in... if you have anymore questions i will try to help......

[tino69]

Thank's vary much for the info
One think are you using the stock clutch pedel linkage, frame and block Z bar and brackets?
i am sure I will have more questions in the future.

Thanks again

tino69

[My427stang]

Be ready if you use that tranny, if it hasnt been modified with a different 1st gear and cluster, its only a 2.32:1 1st gear.

That can be a little miserable unless you have a deep gear in the rear.

The 460 will make up for it some, but it really helps to convert it to wide ratio

[68swb]

yes i am using the stock clutch pedal and linkage, my truck has always been a standard, so i grabed the z bar from the donor truck to use. i found that there is a different z bar for some app. i am not sure which ones thou. i know i have 2 z bars and i could only use one, the other one was different, cant remember why thou......

[tino69]

Thanks for the info

I'm using a top loader out of 428 mustang

[willowbilly3]

Be ready if you use that tranny, if it hasnt been modified with a different 1st gear and cluster, its only a 2.32:1 1st gear.

That can be a little miserable unless you have a deep gear in the rear.

The 460 will make up for it some, but it really helps to convert it to wide ratio

Can you do that to a big shaft TL?

[My427stang]

Yes, David Kee and a few others sell wide ratio kits for the big in/out.

Its a very good move if you are going to drive the thing. I hated my big/in out close ratio in my Mustang, it was a 428CJ/Boss 9 tranny too. 1st was too tall, and if you put some gear in the rear, 4th screamed bloody murder.

Wide ratio makes a much nicer spread for a big block

[willowbilly3]

I had a 428 Torino bigshaft, never used it and changed directions with the build, sold it a few months back.

[tino69]

I need to get the trans rebuilt so thanks for the info.

tino69

[texrodder]

Anybody have a 460 with a 4spd in there 67-72 I have a 69 ranger swb it has 460 with a c6 I have a big input/output top loader
I want to put in I need any clutch linkage/bellhousing info you have

thanks

tino69

The best bet would be to sell me the trans so you wont have to deal with all the headaches of the swap,just kidding.You will enjoy it,my old 65 had a 429cj and top loader,damn it was fun.

[tino69]

That's what I'm hoping for just have some fun!

Thanks.