flywheel questions

Are the 429 and 460 flywheels the same?

Up to 1978 they are the same. In 1979 Ford changed the 460 to external balance. The 1979 and later use a weighted flywheel and a weighted crank spacer. You can also use an FE flywheel in the early motors, you just have to match up the correct starter tooth wise.

I thought that was the case, I had some jackass know it all tell me that was not true the other day. Just wanted to make sure.

the only real diff is real 429cj/scjs and t/jet 429used on n code torinos/clyclone are larger and use a different bell,and block saver plate because starter location is different,and some trucks early80s,f250 350 stuff are for 12 clutches


if your looking for a easy way use a 351m/400 bell,and use a 390 wheel,ballance the wheel if you are useing a later 460 (78 newer 3y crank) ,then use a 351 m,400 starter,or factory 429 starter,it all fits


-rich