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03-10-2009, 06:01 AM   #37 (permalink)
n2omike
 
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Re: 528 CID Big Block Ford Engine Build

The cam bearings in 460's are very narrow. Once the spring pressure and cam aggressiveness gets too high, the bearings fail to hold up. The ultimate cure is a roller bearing conversion, but there is also a stop-gap fix out there...

There is a wider bearing out there. 351C bearings are wider, but you can't use the entire set. I don't remember the specifics, but if you look up the OD's and ID's of both the 351C and 460, I believe you'll find what you are looking for. (maybe use one bearing out of each set)

At one time, I believe a guy on 460 Ford Forum - Powered by vBulletin was selling these matched up sets. Anyway, it is possible to use a wider bearing on these 460's.

Good Luck!
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