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I'm here in PA and have had 9 430's over the years and presently have 4. I've never found it impossible to source parts or a machine shop who could do any required machine work on the 430's that I've rebuilt. Rather than modify things to get another engine to fit, let me know what parts you are needing.I live in Canada and 430 parts are impossible to get.
I love the car and wish to drive it for many years to come.
Has anyone attempted to install a newer model ford 460 into a 1959 J code, 430.
regards: Ben.
I really would like to do a complete rebuild. I love the car and, if possible, would rather keep her original. Trying to find pushrod for the last month. I found 8 at rockauto, so 1/2 way there. Unless I find a complete rebuild kit, no rebuilder here will take on the job, frustrating as heck. Thank you for your reply and input. Ben.I'm here in PA and have had 9 430's over the years and presently have 4. I've never found it impossible to source parts or a machine shop who could do any required machine work on the 430's that I've rebuilt. Rather than modify things to get another engine to fit, let me know what parts you are needing.
Carl
I can understand the rebuilder wanting all parts on hand before starting the job. Here is a company-I really would like to do a complete rebuild. I love the car and, if possible, would rather keep her original. Trying to find pushrod for the last month. I found 8 at rockauto, so 1/2 way there. Unless I find a complete rebuild kit, no rebuilder here will take on the job, frustrating as heck. Thank you for your reply and input. Ben.
Looks like a gorilla decided to play with them. Quarter inch pieces ground out of mist of them, virtually ALL are bent, and different lengths, some are 1/8" longer than others. Crazy thing is, the engine still runs great, just started to smoke really bad. Compression is down to 110, suppose to be 190.try some of the odd specialty suppliers. *****************, Bird's Nest, Big M auto wrecking (they specialize in Mercurys). I am sure there are many more. Is there a particular reason the push rods need replacement?
good luck J.