351C to 460 conversion ... W/ Toploader

Seems I have heard something about the input shaft on a toploader attached to a SB (in my case 351C) is different than the input shaft for a BB (in my case a 460).


I'll be making this engine swap and keeping the Toploader[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_tup.gif[/img]

Could someone please clear this issue up for me [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_spongebob.gif[/img]
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I believe the "snout" on the input shaft is longer on a small block toploader, about 1-1/8" long I think vs 3/4" long on a BB toploader. I would assume then the snout would bottom out in the end of the crank. Solution? Cut the end of the snout back to BB length.

My .02 [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Correct me if I'm wrong fellas!
Pat
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http://www.4speedtoploaders.com/

For anyone needing Toploader info ... Chilly460 just gave me this site ... I'll call David tomorrow

BTW ... Sandman...sounds like your basic thinking is correct [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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Larry Madsen
Las Vegas Nevada


<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: monstermach on 7/3/03 11:28am ]</font>

Hey Monster, if your switching to BBF power, what are you gonna do with the Cleveland? I'm sure my wife'd love another enigne on a stand to decorate our car port![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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More than likely I'll be parting it out possibly on ebay ... I'm not 100% sure yet.

I'd like to convert it into the $$$ I need to finish off the 460 build and install[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_tup.gif[/img]
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[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]going from a 289-351w/c, to an FE the top loader uses a shorter input shaft, but the 429/460 uses the same input shaft length.
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SO!! what toploader fits the 460.The FE/smallblock???????and what bellhousing[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif[/img]
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i take it a toploader from a FE will fit a 460.Has anyone tried it
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I dealt with toplaoder heaven when i rebuilt mine, he's knowledgable, and no BS, can anyone convine me to not use the toploader instead of a T5 in a smallblock street driven (hiway) 68 cougar?

[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]the small block and the 460 use the same top loader input shaft, the FE's use a shorter one. as for using a top loader over a T5, that would depend on how the small block in you cougar is built, and what rear gear you are pulling. if a 2.80-3.00 gear, or are making 350+hp use the top loader. if pulling a 3.50-4.11 gear and making under 350hp then the T5 is good.
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