Reply With QuoteI would say buy a early version 1969 through 71
doesn't really matter what it was in but earlier years have heavier nickal content which makes the block stronger. also you can get a 429 and a 460 the only major difference is the crank size.
I am going to keep an eye out for a replacement motor for my Spectra 18 [1976 460 berk. JE ]. What is the best year BBF to look for and what cars did they come in ? I dont want to build a super hypo motor I would like to find an old stock factory performance motor , rebuild it and leave it pretty stock . thanks RH
I would say buy a early version 1969 through 71
doesn't really matter what it was in but earlier years have heavier nickal content which makes the block stronger. also you can get a 429 and a 460 the only major difference is the crank size.
68,69,70 Lincoln Mark111 460cu ,or any 429.
S.O. What years were the 429's produced ? I assume large 4 doors , station wagons , ect. I guess lincoln's , fords and merc's ?
429s were produced from 1968 thru 1974 in Fords, T-Birds and most Mercs. Only the Lincoln are you assured of finding a 460.
RH, since the MarkIII Lincolns are considered to be collectors and hard to find in the wreckyards,I would try to find a 68 suicide door T-bird with the 429 engine.I think there are still a lot of Birds decaying all over ,since they aren't as popular for collectors .
Here are the numbers of my current motor and heads
Heads = D3VE-A2A / 1973 Lincoln
Block = D1VE-6015-A2B / 1971 Lincoln
I am not sure on the heads what the A2A means or on the block what the 6015-A2B stands for . RH
Try to find a 68 to71 lincoln 460, 500 ft-lbs of torque right from ford, 10.25 to 1 there are a ton of them around, I could have had a complete car for 700.00 but didn't need it at the time.
Dude I got lots of big block parts what do you want. blocks heads cranks etc
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