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.

Are there two pumps in a 1989 Ford E350?

Yes your 1989 has two pumps, one in the tank and one on the frame. You can look at the harness where it connects to the tank, there are 4 wires in it. Thanks Ron. The harness to the tank has only three conductors. I disconnected the connector at the tank, turned on the key (and heard the pump on the rail start), and then reattached the connector.

What kind of engine does a 1988 Ford 350 have?

I have a 1988 Ford F-350 with an EFI 460 engine. It will start, run about 2 seconds, then dies. Will not re-start, seems to be flooding at this point. Wait a couple of hours, it will start, run a couple of seconds, die again. I have replaced the high pressure fuel pump, fuel pressure is at about 43 PSI key on, engine off.

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!

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.

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.

Is there a 1989 Toyota motorhome camper for sale?

1989 Toyota Motorhome RV Camper 21ft Low Miles. V6 Auto overdrive Must See!! Hate to see her go for we had a lot of fun camping in her but, work has us tied down and would like to sell to someone like you who can have fun and enjoy her as we did!!

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.

How many horsepower does a Ford 460 motorhome have?

I suggest decking the heads about .030″ and budget port work. Custom lunati voodoo cam on a 112 for the jet boat application. The C impellor will allow some 5800 rpm for about 450 HP so you will need to have the engines power band match.

Is the Ford 460 a pig at the pump?

The Ford 460 is in many ways a dinosaur; its huge displacement made for big power, but it also made Ford’s biggest of big-block engines an absolute pig at the pumps. However, there is some favorable news for those who want to have their 460 big-block and drive it, too.

What should the C / are be on a Ford 460?

A pair of small chamber heads will raise the c/r from the typical 7.7 to 1 to about 9 to 1 ish. This assumes the typical rebuilder dished pistons that are .030″ below deck. I suggest decking the heads about .030″ and budget port work.

What was the firing order for the Ford 460?

Firing Order: 15426378 1973-1996 Ford 460 with 4 Barrel Carb Max Brake Horsepower: Both horsepower and torque for the 460 from 1973 until 1996 changed many times depending on emission controls, various fuel injection and carburetor setups as well as what the engine was used in.

What’s the life expectancy of a Ford 460?

Posted By: SieraSam on 10/28/04 10:21pm 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.

Where was the Ford 460 V8 engine made?

Beginning in 1968, the Ford 460 was manufactured at Ford’s plant in Lima, Ohio. A stock 460 cylinder bore was measured at 4.36 inches and had a 3.85 inch stroke with a rod length of 6.605 inches which would create a nice rod length to stroke ratio of 1.71:1.

What’s the bad side of a Ford 460?

On the bad side, however, the 460 head exhaust ports are extremely narrow and do not let the engine “exhale” to its full potential. The flow on the exhaust ports is so bad that adding a larger cam will completely choke out the engine and provide very poor performance at any RPM range.

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.

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.

Can you change the cam on a Ford truck 460?

If you try to change the cam on a truck 460, you’ll be working on, or replacing, the heads to get adjustable valves, and if a Banks is out of your price range, so is that much performance work.

What kind of engine does a 1988 Ford camper have?

I have just bought a 1988 E350 Camper (ford chassis) and have the 7.5L gasoline engine (460). The starter spins the engine fine, but I have a no start condition.

What’s the problem with the Ford 460 engine?

The 460 is choked to death by the stock systems. Posted By: Pittsburghracer on 06/06/12 10:20am The biggest problem with that engine is simple,exhaust and intake restriction. When I say exhaust I mean the whole thing,replace everything including the exhaust manifolds.

Can a factory 460 engine be swapped with an EFI engine?

You can swap in a complete factory EFI 460 engine from a 1988-1997. If you already have a 460 that is still good you can take the heads and intake from the 88-97 and put them on any 460 engine. A 460 will even bolt up to the same bellhousing that a 351M or 400 will.

What’s the fuel pressure on a Ford 460?

I checked the fuel pressure on the 460 in my 93 F350 today. Key on, engine off, after cycling the switch about 8 times the pressure will get up to 30. Engine running it is about 32.

I have just bought a 1988 E350 Camper (ford chassis) and have the 7.5L gasoline engine (460). The starter spins the engine fine, but I have a no start condition.

What kind of radiator do I need for my motorhome?

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What’s the difference between a Ford 460 and 460?

Gave a way better “hole shot” than the 460 did. Reasoning was that the 460 chain and gear was there for environmental reasons, to bring the engine into testing range emission- wise. Not necessary on the river. Some of the guys using the 460 for racing “The Great Canadian River Race”, were hitting in excess of 120mph going through the start gate.

Do you need a radiator for a motorhome?

Keep your engine running smoothly and within normal temperature ranges with one of our RV radiators or our replacement RV radiator parts. We carry motorhome radiators and overflow tanks designed for specific motorhome models and years, so be sure to check specifications on the product itself before purchasing.

Is the Ford 460 engine choked by stock systems?

The 460 is choked to death by the stock systems. Thanks for the suggestions. The transmission went out on me over the holiday so I will have to remove part of the exhaust anyway. We do not have emissions testing in my area so what are your thoughts on removing the catalytic convertor.? Thanks for the help. I had a 1988 Ford 460 on a class A.

When did the Ford 460 engine come out?

At first, the 460 was exclusively a Lincoln engine, but when the 429 was discontinued in the early 1970s, the 460 took its place in Thunderbirds, Ford and Mercury cars, and F-Series pickup trucks.

How big is a Ford 460 pusher engine?

I have a 460 pusher in a 32ft class A 1989 motorhome (15,000lb) and it pulled the long hills on I-40 between Knoxville & Nashville Tennessee without problems, engine stayed at the normal 180 degrees up and down while pulling a Saturn SC1 with cruse set at 60, last summer in 90 degrees at the end of a 600 mile trip from Arkansas.

Are there any problems with the Ford 460?

Like any vehicle you will have problems, the mainfold problems with the 460 are very prevalent and recurring, (It’s not if it will happen, but WHEN). The factory could have taken care of these problems easily but choose to ignore they. To bad because IMHO the 460 is a great engine.

Why is MY 1987 Ford 460 overheating?

If this vehicle has the original radiator, the problem could be a restriction of coolant flow thru the radiator. You can also use the heat gun to check for restricted cores in the radiator. While the engine is hot and running, point the gun at the radiator cores. Those that show a lower temp than the rest are the restricted ones.

What kind of head does a Ford 460 have?

The OEM heads on a 460 are a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to performance. The intake side of the head provides a cross-sectional oval port which helped give the engine the high torque ratings that it was known for.

How big is the engine block on a Ford 460?

After the mid-1980s, carburetors were replaced with electronic fuel injection with an output of 245 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. A 460-cubic-inch engine block is 34 inches long, 32 inches wide and 30 inches high. The dry weight without gas and oil is approximately 720 pounds.

What do you need to know about a 1985 Ford RV?

IT DEOS NEED SOME TLC TO MAKE THIS A GREAT RV TO ENJOY. THE INSIDE IS ALL IN GOOD ORDER NO RIPS OR TEARS AND EVERYTHING IS THERE .COOKER , FULL FRIDGE FREEZER , CAPTAIN CHAIRS , FULL SHOWER AND TOILET .

How do you remove a serpentine belt from a car?

Pull the belt off of the pulleys. With the tension relieved from the belt, pull it off of the pulley that has been placing tension on it, then remove it from the around the rest of the pulleys on the engine. If the belt is severely damaged, be sure to remove any parts that may have come off of it as well.

What happens if a serpentine belt goes bad?

The serpentine belt in most modern vehicles transfers power from the crank pulley to the various accessories mounted on the engine. A worn or damaged serpentine belt can fail to adequately transfer the power, leaving your alternator, power steering, and air conditioning failing to function.