CTENG_TowRig: The Beastmaster has gone to a new owner.

[CTENG in KS]

gee Glen, that is generous of you, but I don't think that engine was 300 hp.

[Lady Di]

nice  good luck catchin the Mammoths 

I believe he was talking on our build thread. CJ is going to be jonesing behind us.
He is free to go on himself.

[Lady Di]

The LBC is still going to be slow going

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  I USHERED IN PAGE FIVE!! Only 66 more pages to catch up to the mammoth build.

I believe he was talking on our build thread. CJ is going to be jonesing behind us.
He is free to go on himself.

exactly  what I ment 

[CTENG in KS]

I will be happy to putter along behind the LBC...caravaning is always a good idea!

Here is a picture of everything back together and installed.  Don't know if it looks any better here, but...meh.

[79coyotefrg]

gee Glen, that is generous of you, but I don't think that engine was 300 hp.

um well i  think  you might be surprised 
1983-1986 - 7.5 L 460 V8, 245 hp (183 kW)

1973-1979 - 460 in³ (7.5 L) 385 V8

Besides service in large luxury cars in the 1970s and in trucks throughout its life, the 385 series engine was also popular in motorhomes, marine, and industrial applications. Over 50 varieties were produced in any given year.

As with the FE line of engines, Ford also offered Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet versions of the 429. The Cobra Jet, rated at 370 hp, was equipped with a Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, larger camshaft, 11.3 to 1 compression ratio and a special set of cylinder heads. The Super Cobra Jet, rated at 375 hp, had a 4-bolt main block, a Holley carburetor, and a larger mechanical camshaft. In 1971, the CJ engine also used a 4-bolt main block. However, these engines were actually underrated and produce power in the 440-460 hp range. This was done to deceive insurance companies (common practice in that era), so that buyers did not have to pay higher insurance rates.

[79coyotefrg]

Dad  had a  77 oneton ford truck with a 460  and  with  a 30 foot tri axle trailer  stacked  3 feet high with  green cut firewood   it  didnt  even know  the trailer was back there.  i'm betting  300  is  very close

[CTENG in KS]

After 1973 emission controls dropped HP numbers to between 208 and 245.  The 385 in the article you posted is the engine series...361, 370, 429, 460 are the 385 engines.

[CTENG in KS]

1979 the 460 looks to have had 224 hp and about 350+ lb-ft torque...
due to emissions controls the compression ratio was dropped down to 7.5 to 1.

[79coyotefrg]

1979 the 460 looks to have had 224 hp and about 350+ lb-ft torque...
due to emissions controls the compression ratio was dropped down to 7.5 to 1.

   well  thats still kickin LBC butt 


ok   we gonna  have a  towrig  drag race  come september 

[CTENG in KS]

"We"  Does that mean you are meeting us and driving over to MCR?

[79coyotefrg]

"We"  Does that mean you are meeting us and driving over to MCR?

   um  in spirit 

[Rocksurfer]

The LBC is still going to be slow going

I can vouch for that, my 35' mh with a 454 out pulled The LBC uphill, though The LBC didn't completely loose it's brakes coming back down.

[79coyotefrg]

  trailer brakes  are nice


AJ  i knew that the "385"  was the engine family

1979 the 460 looks to have had 224 hp and about 350+ lb-ft torque...
due to emissions controls the compression ratio was dropped down to 7.5 to 1.

83  hp rating in the  vans  and trucks  was 245 hp, and 335 torque,   im sure the 79 was  at least that,  hows it drive ??  have you had it on any hills yet ??

[CTENG in KS]

She pulls fine, although still needs and exhaust and carb work.  The numbers really dropped at the end of the 70's with the first emission systems.  Steadily came back up through the mid 80's.

[BLACKDOG]

that pic looks much better   even just seeing the console next to the dash clears it up   it looks good!!  I'm looking forward to seeing this thing

[weirdtimes_7]

Damn Cteng... this Rig is looking good... Do you have any plan's for the frame???

military_stang

[CTENG in KS]

New exhuase is in...werking on getting the clip I made available for listening pleasure....it is louder than I expected...

[8D3TOY]

If you hav not already check out www.460ford.com good tips & info.

[CTENG in KS]

Yeah, I signed up over there last week.  Thanks for the info.  It does seem to be a pretty knowledgeable place.

[Hottrod81]

How many lot lizards do you think have been in that thing      

I had a 460 in my last motorhome and it had headers on it.  That engine was extremely responsive.  They are well worth it in my opinion.

[BUBBA]

the Ho train looks to be coming along nicely CT.Nice work.

[topar]

Hotrod you obviously are not up to date on your terminology.  Lot lizards are now called Recreational Reptiles  Just like a garbage man is now a sanitation engineer.  Glad I could help you out 

[79coyotefrg]

[CTENG in KS]

I don't know if I mentioned it before, but while werkin in the beast I kept getting whiffs of BO...YUCK! 
Took me a while but I finally located the source:  The rolled up seat belts.  Decided to look around for some replacements and found a really nice set for a decent price at www.seatbeltpro.com

Def. recommend them if you need to replace your belts.  These are actually replacements for older Ford trucks!  What luck!

[79coyotefrg]

sweet,

[Rocksurfer]

That's the nice thing with it being a van, lots of RV stuff for it like those seatbelts.

[CTENG in KS]

Due to an inadvertent afternoon nap I didn't get much done, but what I did do made quite the difference.  Finally finished trimming the carpet to fit and installed the trim.  Front kick panels were painted to match the engine cover and all new hardware for the new car feel.

[79coyotefrg]

man it looks GOOD

[CTENG in KS]

Time to locate some nice captains chairs...wonder if I can find some leather for not too much money.