01-23-2019, 06:05 PM | #1 |
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460 Block ID
Hey guys, I was told this was a 1971 high nickel block ..
Any idea about this number, or is this not the right number to look for ? Thanks ... |
01-23-2019, 07:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
D1 would be 1971 but that is the year of design. The other letters of the prefix are application. V is a Lincoln designation since that was the original use of the block. These 385 blocks were made for a number of years through the 70s. The suffix A2B is a later suffix. It should have the wide pan rails (narrow webs). You will have to find the date code on the block to find the year it was cast.
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01-23-2019, 07:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
1971 Lincoln
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01-23-2019, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
Thanks guys, for the help..
Where would I find the date code on the block rotorwrench ? |
01-24-2019, 02:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
The date codes for blocks were usually above the starter near the back of the block. Here is a link. http://fordclassics.com/date-codes
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Re: 460 Block ID
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Do you have the 'back story' on this? Is the 'high nickel' block thing documented, or just another 'urban myth'? Why were only some blocks 'high nickel' (if any were)? |
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01-24-2019, 10:18 PM | #7 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
Never heard of a 460 high nickel block or any Ford "high nickel" block . Only ones I've ever heard of were Hudson.
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01-24-2019, 11:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
thanks for the link rotorwrench .
I have a friend who has 7 factory big block, 460, cars, he told me this. Me << not a clue, lol .. |
01-25-2019, 10:35 AM | #9 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
385 blocks went through a more than few changes in their run. Some two bolt main blocks had architecture that would allow for a 4-bolt main cap to be installed. Some had 4-bolt mains. 429 & 460 motors were common back in the late 60s & early 70s but they became less popular as the price of gas got higher & higher. The Boss designs are the ones most folks look for in the high end market. After that are the 4-bolt main sets ups and so on. They are all hell for stout but some are more so than others.
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01-25-2019, 01:19 PM | #10 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
Thought you might get a kick outta this,
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02-11-2019, 11:51 AM | #11 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
the 1984 and later 460 blocks had longer cylinders at the bottom of the clinder and are very good for 4 1/2" stroker cranks. the earlier blocks with shorter cylinders let the piston rock a lot at the bottom of the stroke.
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02-11-2019, 02:14 PM | #12 |
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Re: 460 Block ID
I think the deck height was changed to reduce compression a bit in the later 385 blocks. It wasn't change a lot but it was changed.
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