1996 Ford F 350 Will 1992 F250 Motor Hookup 96 Both V8 460

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PAULNEWTON
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Will a 1992 f250 motor hookup in a 96 f250 both v8/460
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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do you currently have a 460???

Roy
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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PAULNEWTON
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yes i have a 1996 f250 pickup 4x4 with a v8/460 in it right now but needs a nother one asap.. i found a 1992 f250 v8/460
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you will have to swap everything over from your motor to the donor motor.

Roy
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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PAULNEWTON
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swap what over??? i cant just take the motor straight out of the 92 and hook it up in the 96?
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no. the 92 is obd 1 controlled and your 96 is ab obd 2 controlled. thats why you need to transfer over all components

roy
Nov 5, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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PAULNEWTON
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components? .......starter, sensors, all of that? thanks for the help I'm a tree climber not a mechanice..lol
Nov 5, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes to everything. you will be stripping to a long block and going from there

Roy
Nov 5, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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PAULNEWTON
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okay, do i have to switch the heads?
Nov 5, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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no
Nov 5, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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PAULNEWTON
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Okay THANK YOU for the help!!
Nov 5, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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good luck
Nov 5, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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