Ford 460 project

[WFarm]

Hoping somebody here at GMSB can tell me what Ford oil pan this is, rear sump or mid sump? I’ve looked and looked on line but can’t find any good answers.

From reading, mid sumps were unusual but were used for engines sold to motor home manufacturers, which is what this engine was in. It looks like a mid sump but I just don’t know and am not real familiar Ford stuff.

Since it’s going in a truck a rear sump is what he needs but they’re pretty pricey and I’d hate for him to buy one ( along with oil pickup etc) only to find out he already has one.

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[bucket]

I ain't no Furd guy, but I would call that a mid sump.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Yes I don't know much about Phords other than I don't want another one, but I would call that a mid sump pan as well. Rear sump would look like a Chevy pan.

 

[WFarm]

Thanks @bucket and @HotWheelsBurban. It’s been many years since I’ve built (Oops, assembled) a Ford.

 

[77Dmax]

Depending on your goals and parts availability it might be cheaper and faster to sleave those two bores and reuse your pistons. Those bores might need sleeves anyway so I'd think about it.

 

[WFarm]

Keelan and I went on a road trip to Maryland to look at a 77 Ford in running condition that will accept the 460 engine when it’s ready. Brought this beast back on a trailer pulled by my F350. It’s a 1977 with a 400 with C6 and modified NP203 transfer case, 3” lift with lockable hubs. Seems complete and fairly unmolested.

Should be educational!

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