Why a 400M?

[UNRULEE]

Just for Lee

400s are complete junk! They have oiling issues, thin cylinder walls, they over heat, blah blah blah

get a 385 series (429/460) motor and you'll be loving your truck even more everytime you get in it! The conversion motor mounts are cheap and the bellhousing is the same as well so no changing the trans.

 

[78freewheeler]

uhh captian p4 i think you might wanna read the little discussion in the link Mil1ion all they are is a cleveland with a higher deck and as it says in the discussion they used clevelands in NHRA dragsters for years.

 

[LEB Paul]

I'm well aware of the 400's potential freewheelin, just giving Lee sheot. 460 has way more top end potential and aftermarket support either way though.

 

[78freewheeler]

true the 400s dont have the i guess you would call it "support" that the 460s have

 

[cipsmithers]

I'm not gunna say I'm an expert, cause i'm not. But I lost the mains in my 400 and I swapped to a slighly upgraded 460, and I'll tell ya. That 460 smacks The he'll out of the 400

 

[Mil1ion]

My 400 in my 78 went 319,000 Kms before it was worn out.

There are fixes to the oiling problems.

Just find one that hasn't been bored out if you plan to stroke it.

 

[havi]

Adding my suggestion for the 400!

 

[TexasNomad]

400 Fdw!.......

 

[wizzard351]

heck you dont need an expensive convertion kit to install a 460. if ya know what your lookin for you can do it with all ford parts

 

[DNFXDLI]

Ok.....what jolly joker suggested the Chev?

 

[Dirky]

Not d-kuzmen I'll tell you that.

PS+ 385 Series FTW

 

[camperspecial]

I say 351w Ive got a 460 and it sucks to find part and when i do they are pricey. I can rebuild 2 351s for what it would take to build one 460.

 

[TexasNomad]

Fo' hundrid! Fo' sho'!
Just look at the numbers that the mighty TIM is getting out of him engines better then what I've seen come off of 460s before..

 

[TexasRho83]

I say 351w Ive got a 460 and it sucks to find part and when i do they are pricey. I can rebuild 2 351s for what it would take to build one 460.

I haven't had a problem with the 460 pricing in my area... I guess it depends on the location of your residence

 

[wwporkchop]

400 or 429 or 460

Just bought a 1977 1-ton dually for $300.00 all parts are there it has a 16ft steel flatbed with a headache rack debating on rebuilding the 400 or going bigger since its a 1-ton any suggestions?

 

[TexasNomad]

Just bought a 1977 1-ton dually for $300.00 all parts are there it has a 16ft steel flatbed with a headache rack debating on rebuilding the 400 or going bigger since its a 1-ton any suggestions?

A TMI 400 Stroker

 

[wwporkchop]

ITS a long bed!

beleive its a long bed its 14ft from axle to axle

 

[wwporkchop]

Wiring

Anyone know where to get a 1977 f350 truck wiring book?

 

[Mil1ion]

You mean a detailed harness schematic

or a

basic wiring schematic ?

 

[wwporkchop]

wiring

detailed wiring