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I did a 400 to 460 transplant in my 78 Ford F250 this winter. Had a timing issue that you guys helped me sort out but now I have a new issue to tackle. This big engine runs a heck of a lot hotter than the 400 it replaced.
Less than 2000 miles and a fresh 460 rebuild, new 4 core radiator with dual electric fans, ford water pump, Nastolgic Air, C6 transmission, NP Transfer Case, 33-inch tires, 4-inch lift, 410 gears in Dana 60 limited-slip rear end, dana 44 front.
I have a "Robert Shaw 180 thermostat, flushed the system already twice, changed the oil 3 times since build. Added cold air intakes to air cleaner as well.
It runs fine on the highway but in town, it gets above the normal area on the stock gauge. I can tell it is hot because it starts to ping a little even with premium gas with an octane booster in it.
Do you think an Edlebrock water pump would help?
Any other ideas I am simply out of thoughts.
Less than 2000 miles and a fresh 460 rebuild, new 4 core radiator with dual electric fans, ford water pump, Nastolgic Air, C6 transmission, NP Transfer Case, 33-inch tires, 4-inch lift, 410 gears in Dana 60 limited-slip rear end, dana 44 front.
I have a "Robert Shaw 180 thermostat, flushed the system already twice, changed the oil 3 times since build. Added cold air intakes to air cleaner as well.
It runs fine on the highway but in town, it gets above the normal area on the stock gauge. I can tell it is hot because it starts to ping a little even with premium gas with an octane booster in it.
Do you think an Edlebrock water pump would help?
Any other ideas I am simply out of thoughts.