Support Camp Fig Wig animal sanctuary www.paypal.me/CampFigWig A walk around, answering some of the commonly asked questions regarding the 430 and 462.
Did a 462 in my 67 convertible. Bored & stroked to 545!! There is a guy that specializes in these motors. He has aluminum heads, cam, etc. 1958 6 pack on mine looking stock though 600 horse with AOD Transmission & 2.79 gears. Plenty of torque & 27 MPG on the road. Extrude honed exhaust manifolds that flow as well as any header
GREAT video, I'm contemplating putting my great grandfather's '65 continental back together and it has this 430 in it. Thanks for all the great information!
Im also working on restoring my 64 lincoln after I rescued it from a field after 15 years.. It's been a dream of mine to ride in one since I was 10 and I've finally gotten to own one. Unfortunately it's the first ford ive ever owned so it's been a challenge to say the least. But im glad I found your videos as finding helpful knowledge on these cars is very difficult.
Glad you showed the front of the engine...I was going to paint those pipes flat black as rubber hoses. Nice to see they are steel castings before I made that mistake!
Just stumble by your videos and they are awesome! I am glad you sharing your knowledge about these cars as there is barely any. I am slowly working on my 64 continental also. So much to do but it runs and drives. I enjoy your vidoes keep them up! If you are looking for suggestions on what videos to make. I would love to see what kind of brake kit you would go recommend with part list and how you would install the vintage air with a list of parts.
ThanX for the great video. i am building a model kit of this engine (the one in the AMT 1925 Model T Ford hot rod) for my You Tube channel and this is a great resource, especially since the AMT MEL engine is arranged differently to fit in the hot rod. (Alternator is mounted above the cylinder heads to clear the model T frame, for example).
Do you have any vids on changing the gas tank on a 1965 continental? I took out the sending unit and removed the differential cover and it still won't come out!? Do I have to unbolt the rear axle and drive shaft and shocks?
@@johnw359 I had to unbolt the drive line, remove the axle u bolts and slide the rear end forward to get the tank out. It almost took a slide hammer to get the filler neck out of the tank.
I highly recommend using modern spring tension hose clamps, especially for the water pump bypass. I also use silicone hose for that one as it's one and done.
My service manual reccomends throwing those away. They work for successfull assembly line mounting. But when these hoses start to age and harden up, these clamps won't be able to retighten hoses in such conditions
As you can see from my avatar, I´m not bitten by the Linc vert bug, but you make very useful and informational as well as very interesting footage. Let me correct you as the Dodge Challenger was not made 78, but in 70-74.
Great video Nathan I was wondering if you had pictures of the throttle and transmission linkage in the car my 61 Lincoln is missing these items and not sure what they look like and where they go. Thaks Justin
Thank you, I am doing a 65 right now. Do you have a image of the proper fuel pump set up. I understand the replacement pump does not address vapor lock issues.
Hey Nathan. Thanks for the video...really helpful. I’m working on a 430 for a ‘64 and trying to get the PS pump off. It seems stuck on the crank, most likely due to running low on fluid at some point. Have you ever come across this where it’s stuck and you got it off? Key is out and tried a puller but nothing. Any help would be great. Thank you.
Hey Nathan; I have been trying to get into touch with you since this video, I love the total application you have here. From a stock position: What would need one need o save up to complete a package as you have shown here. Removing the water reservoir, the carb and the alternator vs the generator, and total rebuild; with color you have chosen
Hello Nathen I'm going to go check out a 64 Lincoln convertible today and I wanted your input , to restore and add air ride clean build how much would it cost ?I want to have an idea what I'm getting into ?
The model kit motor has a choice of a magneto or a "Spaulding" Flame thrower Ignition. Have you ever heard of those or used one on your engine? Are they better? Motor also has a choice of tri-carbs, 6-pack and a Latham blower with 4 side-draft carbs. Ever tried those parts on a real MEL before?
Hi Nathan. I have a 60 Lincoln I want to put an alt on. Probably going 3 wire. Can you recommend a part number or where I can get one. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful!
Hi Nathan, I am wondering if you have a rebuilt 430 for my 64 continental? Or can you rebuild mine? How about trans? Also, do you know if you can mount a C6 to a 430? if not, how about AOD? thanks for all the great videos and knowledge!
I have a 430 Mel How long did it take you to rebuild this motor I’m really interested in restoring mom to the original color but I’m just curious on how hard it is to rebuild
I looked up the1978 dodge challenger water oulet and it wasnt the same as the one that you installed. Do you know what the part number is for that water outlet? thanks
I’m working on a 67 Continental that a customer just dropped off with box of bolts and told me to put it together. I need to know what size bolts the starter uses.
Nice job and thanks for posting this. I have a Lincoln Y- Block HD332 in a truck , it has the original generator and I had it rebuilt, but I was thinking of putting an alternator on it next time. Did you have to rig up a different mount for your alternator? Thanks
Question I have a 56 ford Fairlane with the 272 y block well the motor just died I have a guy with a clean 430 Mel out of a 63 Lincoln would that motor fit
Thanks for the video. Have my first 430 MEL engine that I'm servicing. Have to replace the fuel pump pushrod. How do you get the cap off to take out and install the new pushrod? Pry it? Not clear how and it doesn't say in the manual. I have the correct brass tipped pushrod for the 62 Lincoln.
Tim, did you ever get the cap off? I am troubleshooting a similar issue with my 430 MEL. Looks like you have to take the entire timing chain housing off get to it.
is silver and black the right color for this engine? my 68 was 'corporate blue' which was NOT available at most places. i ended up having to special order it in spray cans from a parts store if i remember. i posted on your other video when you had first pulled it out of the car. i didnt pay attention putting my motor back together where i tore a little notch out of the rear seal where it goes over the end of the crankshaft. first drive with all back together, i pumped an entire reservoir of atf (power steering fluid) into the oilpan. not being a mechanic i was afraid i screwed up the engine so i changed the oil, warmed the car up and changed it again, 2 more times. then i though i spun a bearing driving it 1200 miles home from the Air Force but i ended up having a locked up rashed starter motor... sucks because i then sold the car... so sad
Hi I know the video was posted years ago although I just started my 62 lincoln project and a couple of hoses were not connected so I wanted to know if you'd be able to help me out.
Amazing work Nathan. I just started the process of rebuilding my 430 V8 C.I.D, do you have any suggestions on where I can 'one-stop shop' for the stainless steel bolts/nuts for the engine and component parts?
Hey Nathan, how do you restore your exhaust manifolds? I heard of a product called Slip Plate and wanted to see if you've heard of it. I'm hoping to avoid it flaking with the high heat paint. Hope you and your family are well!
I'm lucky to have enough spares that I haven't had to repair a cracked one so far. Sorry. Lmk if you find something that works so we can pass on the info to others.
Hey Nathan, what rear main do you use for your rebuilds? I put the original rope style in my build and with the cap torqued down it’s kind of a bitch to turn. Do you know how many pounds they should turn freely with a torque wrench with all the caps torqued down? I think mine is spinning around 60 lbs until I loosen the rear cap.
You have my motor. 1. What type of fuel do you use? 2. Why Edlebrock instead of Holley carb? 3. Do the Edlebrock need tuning or will it come ready to bolt on? I closed my mechanical fuel pump and installed an electric one also. 4. Is there a particular fuel amount setting you find works well? 5. What is your preferred timing of the engine? My heating, cooling dash isn't working. 7. Where is the relay and or fuse for that? 8. My seat switch will click but not move. Any suggestions? I have tried 2 separte Holley Carbs and had problems with them both. I think I want to try Edlebrock. 9. Where can I get the air hose with the PCV valve in it. Mine is closed off and that could be causing a problem. 10. Have you had to replace any relays if so where is the best place to go for them?
Hello, great video thanks for posting. I had a question concerning the cooling system. I noticed you said you were using an aluminum radiator and electric fans. I wanted to do a similar setup, would you also recommend using an electronic water pump as well? Or stick with the mechanical one?
Hi Nate big fan of your videos. Nate i have a 64 sedan rebuilt motor 15yrs ago and I have always had an issue with blow by and crankcase fumes. I have the pvc system and my oil cap has a section of heatr hose that does not feed into the air cleaner but just hangs in the engine bay. Do you have any idea how to eliminate the fumes? Purchased the air cleaner from a different lincoln but I think there was a version that piped the fumes back into the carb. thanks Mark
Check the hose that goes from the back of the intake to the back of the carb. There should be a filter that looks like steel wool. If that's missing it could be causing your issue.
Took your advice cleaned the brillo pad in there and it was filthy. I think it helped. Still think I'm getting a faint PS fluid smell once in awhile but nothing aggressive enough to see. Hate the Steering gears on these cars i switched out to all metal bushings yesterday.
one hoses i rayher use a good used subaru or old Toyota hose over a standard parts store blows on the hard to get to locations if in a pinch as EPDM rubber is the thing to use pricey but worth it
I LOVE Ford engines but this one is THE hardest to find parts for because not many were made (so vendors don't support). Pistons are Left Hand & RH but nobody sells them. Block thermostats and the vacuum pump on the bottom of the oil pump are impossible to find.
When I had the 430 in my 1959 Lincoln rebuilt, we had to order custom pistons from Ross Racing Pistions, made to specification using the original domed pistons as a guide. Block thermostats are not needed, just leave them out.
Hey Nathan, I am big fan of the 430 MEL but correct me if I’m wrong, are you only able to use the stock C4 transmission with it? I really want to do a LS6.0 4L60 swap mainly for an overdrive trans, I wanna build mine as a pro touring and drive it across the country. With the 64 430, are you limited to only 1 transmission?
I got and old rusty 430 block and trans without the torque converter and cracked bellhousing if anybody can do anything with it. Mississippi area as if.
If you're using an aluminum radiator, there shouldn't be any need for a reserve tank, anymore. If you could mount the alternator to where that A/C compressor's mounted and install a modern Frigidaire compressor where the alternator's at, not only would you have better access to the water pump. That should also help reduce vaporlock. Mounting a return line back to the tank would also help with vaporlock problems. There are conversion kits available, for swapping the slushbox out for a Turbo Hydramatic 400 with dual-pitch converter
When taking off the steering pump, it is stopped by the woodruff of the crank preventing the steering pump from sliding off. How do I take off the woodruff of the end of the crank?
I have a 462 Mel, crank doesn't turn. How can I remove the engine? Engine and trans together? So far I'm down to the block. I removed the starter and dust cover, looks like a spacer plate is attached. If I remove flex plate/converter bolts will engine be removed separately?
Yes, but you can also remove them together. Not much different than most engines. Double check that you have disconnected all the brackets that attach to the frame. There are several.
Nic Sanford Belgard Lee so many other things on these cars, no one makes an aftermarket distributor for these motors. There's a guy who will modify yours if you send it to him, but it costs about $600.
Nathan Wilson Thank you Nathan, I ended up ordering the Pertronix Igniter III on recommendation from the guys at The Lincoln Forums. Thanks for replying back, I appreciate your expertise and the videos. Will stay tuned!
Nic Sanford Belgard I'm not on the forums. I try to stay under the radar. I don't advertise or promote my business because I'm blessed to have more work than I can handle from word of mouth... I recently started making the videos to help others. I have hundreds of videos recorded, I just haven't had time to edit and upload.
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams Congrats! You're living my dream; always thought rebuilding classic American V8's for a livelihood would be a fun, rewarding and fulfilling career! Colour me jealous! One day, I'd like to swap a hopped up 1958 MEL into a 70's Ford F250/350 4x4; Plenty of low end torque in those 430's.
The rod gets jammed in the up position so it's not pushing the lever on the fuel pump. Remove timing cover and free the rod. Clean everything so it all moves freely. Sometimes you can remove the top cap on the timing cover and access the rod without removing anything else. So try that first.
Nathan Wilson took off the timing cover and freed the push rod. Took me forever to get the oil gasket back in there, any advice on pushing the timing cover back on?
Hi, i hope you still check this comment, i was wondering how i can get in touch with you, i just got a 67 I would like to have you work on. I really like how you work on these cars
Hi Nathan i am from theUK and visit Fl a lot and noticed the 407 No i have a 63 lincoln that i am about to build a bentley gt into soon would it be ok to call by one day and say hello. Thanks Paul
Hi Nathan thanks i am out there again in april and going to barrett jackson in west palm beach but we are staying on tropical palms in kissimmee so i will try and see you .Paul
everything is true only fools would do a ls swap or coyote. the best swap would be a small block ford 471 cid snaps out 600 clean foot lbs torque at 2600 rpms and makes a clean 640 hp at 5500 rpms on pump gas and a 850 cfm carb easy money. only fools do swaps true those motors dont have the numbers. any of the ls motors including the vette version.has no torque. als a sedan is severally lighter than a 5800 lb vert
You must tight with the man upstairs to be comfortable with that freaking disaster of a front engine lifting....3" of 3/8" bolt with a cheap "quick link" stabbed over it.
Did a 462 in my 67 convertible. Bored & stroked to 545!! There is a guy that specializes in these motors. He has aluminum heads, cam, etc. 1958 6 pack on mine looking stock though 600 horse with AOD Transmission & 2.79 gears. Plenty of torque & 27 MPG on the road. Extrude honed exhaust manifolds that flow as well as any header
That motor looks amazing. Nicely done!
GREAT video, I'm contemplating putting my great grandfather's '65 continental back together and it has this 430 in it. Thanks for all the great information!
About to dig into one of these in a 1960 Mercury Montclair. Thank you for this video!
Ran across you're video studying on a 65 Lincoln ...... i definitely subscribing........very informative channel and videos
Thank you
Hi Nathan, You're a champion, thanks for posting this video
Im also working on restoring my 64 lincoln after I rescued it from a field after 15 years.. It's been a dream of mine to ride in one since I was 10 and I've finally gotten to own one. Unfortunately it's the first ford ive ever owned so it's been a challenge to say the least. But im glad I found your videos as finding helpful knowledge on these cars is very difficult.
Glad you showed the front of the engine...I was going to paint those pipes flat black as rubber hoses. Nice to see they are steel castings before I made that mistake!
Great video! I'm rebuilding a 1958 Mercury 383 that is replacing the cracked block 430 in my 1958 Continental.
Just stumble by your videos and they are awesome! I am glad you sharing your knowledge about these cars as there is barely any. I am slowly working on my 64 continental also. So much to do but it runs and drives. I enjoy your vidoes keep them up! If you are looking for suggestions on what videos to make. I would love to see what kind of brake kit you would go recommend with part list and how you would install the vintage air with a list of parts.
ThanX for the great video. i am building a model kit of this engine (the one in the AMT 1925 Model T Ford hot rod) for my You Tube channel and this is a great resource, especially since the AMT MEL engine is arranged differently to fit in the hot rod. (Alternator is mounted above the cylinder heads to clear the model T frame, for example).
Great Engine. Father had a 1958 / 375 h.p. one. Used to Drag Race it , believe it or not , and it was very competitive in its class.
Beautiful work!!
Thank you very much!! I'll check them out.
Now that's an engine and good information too!
Thank you for this video!
Another great video Nathan! I just sent your charity a $50 donation as a token of my appreciation for putting these up for us to learn from.
Do you have any vids on changing the gas tank on a 1965 continental?
I took out the sending unit and removed the differential cover and it still won't come out!? Do I have to unbolt the rear axle and drive shaft and shocks?
@@bigabe1978 Hi from Ireland. You get the tank off? I'm facing that soon. I've a 64. Any pointers appreciated
@@johnw359 I had to unbolt the drive line, remove the axle u bolts and slide the rear end forward to get the tank out. It almost took a slide hammer to get the filler neck out of the tank.
Nice work!
Great job 👍🏻
Another car I should have kept - my 1959 Thunderbird with the 350 horse 430. Man, it was FAST in its day, and it was stock. And pink.
nice work
I highly recommend using modern spring tension hose clamps, especially for the water pump bypass. I also use silicone hose for that one as it's one and done.
My service manual reccomends throwing those away. They work for successfull assembly line mounting. But when these hoses start to age and harden up, these clamps won't be able to retighten hoses in such conditions
As you can see from my avatar, I´m not bitten by the Linc vert bug, but you make very useful and informational as well as very interesting footage. Let me correct you as the Dodge Challenger was not made 78, but in 70-74.
Great video Nathan I was wondering if you had pictures of the throttle and transmission linkage in the car my 61 Lincoln is missing these items and not sure what they look like and where they go.
Thaks Justin
Thank you, I am doing a 65 right now. Do you have a image of the proper fuel pump set up. I understand the replacement pump does not address vapor lock issues.
Hey Nathan. Thanks for the video...really helpful. I’m working on a 430 for a ‘64 and trying to get the PS pump off. It seems stuck on the crank, most likely due to running low on fluid at some point. Have you ever come across this where it’s stuck and you got it off? Key is out and tried a puller but nothing. Any help would be great. Thank you.
Great vid! Got a question what throttle bracket that is that is there for the linkage
what reserve tank did you use ? i just purchased the 78 dodge thermostat housing for my 64 continental
Hey Nathan; I have been trying to get into touch with you since this video, I love the total application you have here. From a stock position: What would need one need o save up to complete a package as you have shown here. Removing the water reservoir, the carb and the alternator vs the generator, and total rebuild; with color you have chosen
Drivingdreamsrestorations@gmail.com. 4077929944
Great video! You ever sell parts? I could use a water inlet thermostat housing for my 60 Lincoln.
Which port on the carburetor do you tie the vacuum advance to?
What brake master and booster setup did you use on this lincoln?
Or do you have a link for the Pertronix kit for the distributor?
Hello Nathen I'm going to go check out a 64 Lincoln convertible today and I wanted your input , to restore and add air ride clean build how much would it cost ?I want to have an idea what I'm getting into ?
Any vids/ pics of transmission/carburetor linkage?
Do you have a part # for the alternator?
Can you do a how to video about EFI kit ? Do you recommend the convercion ?
Any difference between this 430 and the 430 from 58-60 mel 430 ?
The model kit motor has a choice of a magneto or a "Spaulding" Flame thrower Ignition. Have you ever heard of those or used one on your engine? Are they better?
Motor also has a choice of tri-carbs, 6-pack and a Latham blower with 4 side-draft carbs. Ever tried those parts on a real MEL before?
Hi Nathan. I have a 60 Lincoln I want to put an alt on. Probably going 3 wire. Can you recommend a part number or where I can get one. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful!
Hi Nathan, I am wondering if you have a rebuilt 430 for my 64 continental? Or can you rebuild mine? How about trans? Also, do you know if you can mount a C6 to a 430? if not, how about AOD? thanks for all the great videos and knowledge!
I have a 430 Mel How long did it take you to rebuild this motor I’m really interested in restoring mom to the original color but I’m just curious on how hard it is to rebuild
I looked up the1978 dodge challenger water oulet and it wasnt the same as the one that you installed. Do you know what the part number is for that water outlet? thanks
What thermostat housing outlet did you use. Do they have one just like that with an NPT port inside of it?
What do you use for your radiator fill when you delete the tank fill. Im guessing its an inline and different overflow.
I’m working on a 67 Continental that a customer just dropped off with box of bolts and told me to put it together. I need to know what size bolts the starter uses.
Do you know if there are any upgrades for these 430 mel engine's lik intake manifolds or headers?
hey nathan, what tool do you use to pull the harmonic balancer on these? cant find it..thanks
Did you remove the two thermostats behind the Waterpump inlet and outlet ports?
Nice job and thanks for posting this. I have a Lincoln Y- Block HD332 in a truck , it has the original generator and I had it rebuilt, but I was thinking of putting an alternator on it next time. Did you have to rig up a different mount for your alternator? Thanks
No. Just replaced the pulley with the original.
Witch mark on the harmalic balancer u put on the 0
I see you have some modern brake Master Cylinder. What is it? Is it possible to put same modern one in Lincoln 1960 Continental?
Questions:: how much horse power can I max out of my 1967 Lincoln continental 462 and still stay original?
do Ford FE engine headers fit the Ford MEL v8 engines?; ive hear the 2 Ford engine families are similar design
can I change out the transmission for a c6 automatic
Question I have a 56 ford Fairlane with the 272 y block well the motor just died I have a guy with a clean 430 Mel out of a 63 Lincoln would that motor fit
I am so glad that my 88 Towncar has Fords EFI 302 that has great low and mid range torque that it is a joy to drive and 17 MPG to boot!
Thanks for the video. Have my first 430 MEL engine that I'm servicing. Have to replace the fuel pump pushrod. How do you get the cap off to take out and install the new pushrod? Pry it? Not clear how and it doesn't say in the manual. I have the correct brass tipped pushrod for the 62 Lincoln.
Tim, did you ever get the cap off? I am troubleshooting a similar issue with my 430 MEL. Looks like you have to take the entire timing chain housing off get to it.
I'm curious, if you were to charge for just this type of engine rebuild what would it cost. I'd like to compare to what I've been told locally.
is silver and black the right color for this engine? my 68 was 'corporate blue' which was NOT available at most places. i ended up having to special order it in spray cans from a parts store if i remember. i posted on your other video when you had first pulled it out of the car.
i didnt pay attention putting my motor back together where i tore a little notch out of the rear seal where it goes over the end of the crankshaft. first drive with all back together, i pumped an entire reservoir of atf (power steering fluid) into the oilpan. not being a mechanic i was afraid i screwed up the engine so i changed the oil, warmed the car up and changed it again, 2 more times. then i though i spun a bearing driving it 1200 miles home from the Air Force but i ended up having a locked up rashed starter motor... sucks because i then sold the car... so sad
The 430 and the 462 is the same family of engines?
Hi I know the video was posted years ago although I just started my 62 lincoln project and a couple of hoses were not connected so I wanted to know if you'd be able to help me out.
How many horse power can you get ?
Amazing work Nathan. I just started the process of rebuilding my 430 V8 C.I.D, do you have any suggestions on where I can 'one-stop shop' for the stainless steel bolts/nuts for the engine and component parts?
I don't. When you disassemble you'll bag and tag everything. Then you can take one of each to your local hardware store.
Thanks.
Hey Nathan, how do you restore your exhaust manifolds? I heard of a product called Slip Plate and wanted to see if you've heard of it. I'm hoping to avoid it flaking with the high heat paint. Hope you and your family are well!
I'm lucky to have enough spares that I haven't had to repair a cracked one so far. Sorry. Lmk if you find something that works so we can pass on the info to others.
Bought a continental atta impound yard. Gunna throw my 430 in a 70 f250 4x4 and throw a 92 f150 4x4 chassis on the 64 Lincoln. Haha
Hey Nathan i have a 66 coupe. Are they built the same. Thanks im not a mechanic , lol
Hey Nathan, what rear main do you use for your rebuilds? I put the original rope style in my build and with the cap torqued down it’s kind of a bitch to turn. Do you know how many pounds they should turn freely with a torque wrench with all the caps torqued down? I think mine is spinning around 60 lbs until I loosen the rear cap.
I use the rubber seal from falcon global.
You have my motor. 1. What type of fuel do you use? 2. Why Edlebrock instead of Holley carb? 3. Do the Edlebrock need tuning or will it come ready to bolt on? I closed my mechanical fuel pump and installed an electric one also. 4. Is there a particular fuel amount setting you find works well? 5. What is your preferred timing of the engine? My heating, cooling dash isn't working. 7. Where is the relay and or fuse for that? 8. My seat switch will click but not move. Any suggestions? I have tried 2 separte Holley Carbs and had problems with them both. I think I want to try Edlebrock. 9. Where can I get the air hose with the PCV valve in it. Mine is closed off and that could be causing a problem. 10. Have you had to replace any relays if so where is the best place to go for them?
Hello, great video thanks for posting. I had a question concerning the cooling system. I noticed you said you were using an aluminum radiator and electric fans. I wanted to do a similar setup, would you also recommend using an electronic water pump as well? Or stick with the mechanical one?
Water pump is not something that fails often, so I stick with the original style.
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams great thank you for the reply I appreciate it 👍
Hi Nate
big fan of your videos. Nate i have a 64 sedan rebuilt motor 15yrs ago and I have always had an issue with blow by and crankcase fumes. I have the pvc system and my oil cap has a section of heatr hose that does not feed into the air cleaner but just hangs in the engine bay. Do you have any idea how to eliminate the fumes? Purchased the air cleaner from a different lincoln but I think there was a version that piped the fumes back into the carb.
thanks
Mark
Check the hose that goes from the back of the intake to the back of the carb. There should be a filter that looks like steel wool. If that's missing it could be causing your issue.
Took your advice cleaned the brillo pad in there and it was filthy. I think it helped. Still think I'm getting a faint PS fluid smell once in awhile but nothing aggressive enough to see. Hate the Steering gears on these cars i switched out to all metal bushings yesterday.
one hoses i rayher use a good used subaru or old Toyota hose over a standard parts store blows on the hard to get to locations if in a pinch as EPDM rubber is the thing to use pricey but worth it
I LOVE Ford engines but this one is THE hardest to find parts for because not many were made (so vendors don't support). Pistons are Left Hand & RH but nobody sells them. Block thermostats and the vacuum pump on the bottom of the oil pump are impossible to find.
When I had the 430 in my 1959 Lincoln rebuilt, we had to order custom pistons from Ross Racing Pistions, made to specification using the original domed pistons as a guide. Block thermostats are not needed, just leave them out.
@@CactusCowboy57 Do you recall the price of your Ross pistons?
@@simplyconnected I'd have to look but I believe it was in the $900 to $1,100 range.
Hey Nathan, I am big fan of the 430 MEL but correct me if I’m wrong, are you only able to use the stock C4 transmission with it? I really want to do a LS6.0 4L60 swap mainly for an overdrive trans, I wanna build mine as a pro touring and drive it across the country. With the 64 430, are you limited to only 1 transmission?
The are two companies that I know of making adapters to allow other transmissions. They cost around $1k.
I got and old rusty 430 block and trans without the torque converter and cracked bellhousing if anybody can do anything with it. Mississippi area as if.
If you're using an aluminum radiator, there shouldn't be any need for a reserve tank, anymore.
If you could mount the alternator to where that A/C compressor's mounted and install a modern Frigidaire compressor where the alternator's at, not only would you have better access to the water pump. That should also help reduce vaporlock. Mounting a return line back to the tank would also help with vaporlock problems.
There are conversion kits available, for swapping the slushbox out for a Turbo Hydramatic 400 with dual-pitch converter
Where did you get the shield for the alternator.
It's stock
Do you sale rebuilt 430's?
When taking off the steering pump, it is stopped by the woodruff of the crank preventing the steering pump from sliding off. How do I take off the woodruff of the end of the crank?
Yes. Flat head or punch etc.
Can do get a link or part number for the brake booster and master cylinder? I’d like to upgrade mine
From a 1967 Lincoln.
I'm wondering if Godzilla swaps will become a thing for those since that is well up there in the displacement range.
Salvage to savage did a Godzilla swap in a 1965 sedan
I have a 462 Mel, crank doesn't turn. How can I remove the engine? Engine and trans together? So far I'm down to the block. I removed the starter and dust cover, looks like a spacer plate is attached. If I remove flex plate/converter bolts will engine be removed separately?
Yes, but you can also remove them together. Not much different than most engines. Double check that you have disconnected all the brackets that attach to the frame. There are several.
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams I removed it last night. Easier to keep them together. Thanks for your videos they're great n have helped me tremendously.
Do you have a part number for that water outlet?
902-3012 looks identical
What size spacer do you use for the carb?
1/2 inch
What about the pcv valve and fitting to the back of the 1406 carb? I can’t figure out what you used.
Can you recommend a good HEI distributor for a 430?
Nic Sanford Belgard Lee so many other things on these cars, no one makes an aftermarket distributor for these motors. There's a guy who will modify yours if you send it to him, but it costs about $600.
Nathan Wilson Thank you Nathan, I ended up ordering the Pertronix Igniter III on recommendation from the guys at The Lincoln Forums. Thanks for replying back, I appreciate your expertise and the videos. Will stay tuned!
How can I get in contact with you for engine work on my clean 64 sedan.
Drivingdreamsrestorations@gmail.com
What forum are you on? Do you use The Lincoln Forums?
Nic Sanford Belgard I'm not on the forums. I try to stay under the radar. I don't advertise or promote my business because I'm blessed to have more work than I can handle from word of mouth... I recently started making the videos to help others. I have hundreds of videos recorded, I just haven't had time to edit and upload.
Nathan Wilson Right on man! Great videos, I look forward to seeing more. I’ll stay tuned. Great work...
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams Congrats! You're living my dream; always thought rebuilding classic American V8's for a livelihood would be a fun, rewarding and fulfilling career! Colour me jealous! One day, I'd like to swap a hopped up 1958 MEL into a 70's Ford F250/350 4x4; Plenty of low end torque in those 430's.
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams Beautiful job on th
@@bobbybobberson9349 that's what many people don't realize about these engines. All the LS swaps and coyote swaps are a downgrade if you ask me.
Hey Nathan,
how much do you charge to restore a 462?
4077929944. Drivingdreamsrestorations@gmail.com
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams hey nathan I just gave you a call from a 512 area code
That's a big @$$ mill!!
I got a 430 in my 60 thunderbird, bought a new fuel pump for it and it still isnt pumping out fuel. any common problems with the 430 and fuel pump?
The rod gets jammed in the up position so it's not pushing the lever on the fuel pump. Remove timing cover and free the rod. Clean everything so it all moves freely. Sometimes you can remove the top cap on the timing cover and access the rod without removing anything else. So try that first.
Nathan Wilson took off the timing cover and freed the push rod. Took me forever to get the oil gasket back in there, any advice on pushing the timing cover back on?
It should go on easily. Use a little rtv.
You mind if I can get your email to send you some pictures, might be doing something wrong just don’t know it
Drivingdreamsrestorations@gmail.com
Do you sell rebuilt Lincoln’s or do people bring their own cars for you to work on?
mileofsmiles I build them to sell, however, the most recent builds were sold before the restoration process began.
Nathan Wilson
How do I find out when you have one to sell?
Can I get your email address?
DrivingDreamsRestorations@gmail.com
407-792-9944
Nathan W
Hi, i hope you still check this comment, i was wondering how i can get in touch with you, i just got a 67 I would like to have you work on. I really like how you work on these cars
jorge flores. DrivingDreamsRestorations@gmail.com
Do the damn pertronix & get more reliability. How about electric choke?
Rookie Question - When setting timing which way do I turn the 462 engine? Clockwise or counterclockwise? On tdc it sits at 6, want to turn to 10
@@Rick-S-6063 Thanks for the information. Learning a lot with this car.
Hi Nathan i am from theUK and visit Fl a lot and noticed the 407 No i have a 63 lincoln that i am about to build a bentley gt into soon would it be ok to call by one day and say hello. Thanks Paul
helicopter269 of course. Anytime.
Hi Nathan thanks i am out there again in april and going to barrett jackson in west palm beach but we are staying on tropical palms in kissimmee so i will try and see you .Paul
everything is true only fools would do a ls swap or coyote. the best swap would be a small block ford 471 cid snaps out 600 clean foot lbs torque at 2600 rpms and makes a clean 640 hp at 5500 rpms on pump gas and a 850 cfm carb easy money.
only fools do swaps true those motors dont have the numbers. any of the ls motors including the vette version.has no torque. als a sedan is severally lighter than a 5800 lb vert
Is this that dirty, sludgy engine from a previous video?
Yes
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams Crazy. Great work. :D
dont you mean 462 is your fav swap ! 460 is a 385 big block totally different motor !
No. 460
@@NathanWilsonDrivingDreams really as your post is about MEL motors , there was never a 460 MEL ??? only a 462 seems confusing ?
That's what makes it a "swap". Swapping the original 430 or 462 for a 460 that they made millions of and parts are cheap and readily available.
Why don't you just buy a service manual?
You must tight with the man upstairs to be comfortable with that freaking disaster of a front engine lifting....3" of 3/8" bolt with a cheap "quick link" stabbed over it.