1960 430 and 462 parts interchange

[Brushwolf]

I just.got a 1960 430 and was wondering which parts off a 64 and 67 462 will fit on it. I learned that MEL engines after 1960 do not allow using FE bellhousing, and stick trans. I have to use 58-60 block so I can runT85 trans. Can you guru's tell me which parts from the 462's will fit on the 430? Cam's the same? What would you use from 462 if just doing a cleanup and run or what 462 parts would you use if engine requires rebuild?

[RJH0566]

You can swap heads between these engines, note the port size on the 462 is shorter,smaller.So if you are using 462 heads you should use a 462 manifold. I dont know why they did this, I ran 60 heads on a 65 430 motor with no problems using a 58 manifold. Good to find the pre 61 block it will share the more common ford fe style trans options.