Sully2
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portablejohn wrote:JERRY FORD REPLACED THE OEM WITH NEW OEM MANIFOLDS . THE MODIFICATION WAS THE BOLT HOLES WERE SLOTTED HORIZONTALLY TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION. WHAT THEY DONE TO MINE WAS TAKE A DREMMEL TO THE HOLES GOOD LUCK
A DREMEL TOOL..?... Geeze Lord they will be working a month slotting those holes. If they dont know enough to use the right tools...they arent going to know enough to do the job properly!!!
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Jerry B
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The manifold mounting bosses on the heads are pathetic on the Ford 460. Bad design. New heads can be bought very reasonably with improved mounting bosses.
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Jerry B wrote:The manifold mounting bosses on the heads are pathetic on the Ford 460. Bad design. New heads can be bought very reasonably with improved mounting bosses.
Jerry, where did you find those heads?
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scottg22
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I know the biggest damage has been done already to my head. Do you think driving it will cause furhter damage to the engine?
I am sure its not ideal.... but its going to take me awhile to be able to get the head replaced/welded... not to mention its a bigger job than I can handle.
We wanted to go camping this weekend but not sure what to do. Besides it sounding like complete crap... can I burn up a valve and get stranded by driving it with a broken piece off the head?
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scottg22
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Jerry B wrote:The manifold mounting bosses on the heads are pathetic on the Ford 460. Bad design. New heads can be bought very reasonably with improved mounting bosses.
Hey Jerry,
Just curious what you found for updated heads and where you found them?
After further review... the piece that broke off my head does infact contain a part of the port..... so there is a big ole hole in my head!
Please advise!
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Scott
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Stim wrote:the 454 heads and bolts don't fail. The manifolds do have problems but it is more due to poor motorhome design causing excessive heat in the engine compartment.
SO??? what has that to do with the question? Scrap it and buy a chevvy?? If I had wanted a chevvy...I would have bought one!!!!!!!
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scottg22 wrote:Jerry B wrote:The manifold mounting bosses on the heads are pathetic on the Ford 460. Bad design. New heads can be bought very reasonably with improved mounting bosses.
Hey Jerry,
Just curious what you found for updated heads and where you found them?
You might give these guys a try:
NEW 7.5 FORD CYLINDER HEADS 460 MARINE MOTORHOME 87-95
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Jerry B
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96Bounder30E wrote:Jerry B wrote:The manifold mounting bosses on the heads are pathetic on the Ford 460. Bad design. New heads can be bought very reasonably with improved mounting bosses.
Jerry, where did you find those heads?
Eric and Scott. Google Ford 460 cylinder heads and numerous suppliers will pop up. Make sure you get a replacement with the same casting numbers. There are subtle differences between years. Scott, let us know what you are going to do. I don't believe welding will be a viable/reliable fix.
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scottg22
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Jerry, I dont believe welding will work either. I have a friend who builds drag racing engines and used to work for Roush. He came over and we looked at my head issue. We beleive he can remove the heads from the doghouse. Not a easy job but do-able.
He is ordering two complete heads today with updated/improved castings. I hope to get the replaced in the next few weeks.
Now ... Headers?! Bank system.. crazy money! Looking for Good Qaulity Options....
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Jerry B
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My son and I plan to do my job when the time comes. Looks like removing the heads thru the dog house will be easier than hanging over a fender all afternoon. Who are you buying the heads from? Now you next assignment, find some "good" "cheap" headers. We are readying for a two week trip around Lake Michigan. I am going to let it rip and see what happens.
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