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1961 lincoln engine
I just got a 1961 lincoln continental convertible i dont know if the engine is a 430 or a 462 the timing cover has a crack on it. I dont know how a timing cover can get a crack in it. How do i know if the engine is a 430 or 462? Thanks
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How did you pick up a 61 convertible? They are very heavy.
It SHOULD be a 430, but it COULD be a 462.
Check intake manifold for a PN. If it says C6xx- it is probably a 462. Also, on the side of the block, upside down, passenger side should be a 460 or 430.
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Timing covers can get cracked by improperly rebuilt water pumps using the wrong bolts. Otherwise, neglect, mechanic stupidity, etc. Post pictures of the crack.
Post some pics of that motor from different angles and maybe we can help.
It SHOULD be a 430, but it COULD be a 462.
Check intake manifold for a PN. If it says C6xx- it is probably a 462. Also, on the side of the block, upside down, passenger side should be a 460 or 430.
http://www.dannann.net/eriamjh/66detail ... t_3.html#9
Timing covers can get cracked by improperly rebuilt water pumps using the wrong bolts. Otherwise, neglect, mechanic stupidity, etc. Post pictures of the crack.
Post some pics of that motor from different angles and maybe we can help.
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Are the timing gears metal?
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Only if they have been replaced, and if they haven't you should do it...first order of business, before you even vacuum the interior...Wayne
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What would cuz the timing gear to break a part its metal? What other damaged could there be inside the engine?
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The original timing gear on these cars was a metal sprocket with nylon covered teeth. They were intended to make the car quieter when running. In reality, with age the nylon teeth break and fall apart leaving several things to possibly happen. The teeth drop into the oil pan where they can block the oil sump and starve the engine for oil. The result isn't much different from running the car without oil. Overheat, blow a rod, seize the motor, crack the block, basically destroy the engine. That's why new owners of slabside Lincolns are advised to check, and replace if necessary, the timing gears and chain with all metal. That's why people are saying do it first thing. You can be fine one minute and have a ruined motor the next. It's literally about the most critical thing to do unless you know it's been previously replaced. You can read a lot about this subject if you do a search on the forum for timing gear.
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The gear look like it was replace with a metal gear.
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From the looks of the pic, it appears that the nylon teeth are still there. Kinda hard to tell, but it looks that way to me. ???
I may be wrong.
I may be wrong.
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Is the timing chain and gears the same for the 460 and 462?
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Holy shit, Batman. I looked at your pic again and it doesn't look like it matters if it has been changed out or not, cause you only have half of a timing gear.
Try a forum search for 430 timing gear set. Talked about alot. You're gonna need it, either way.
Try a forum search for 430 timing gear set. Talked about alot. You're gonna need it, either way.
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Yea the other parts are in a parts bin. Maybe some in the oil pan too.
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I see how it happened now.ammiller83 wrote: the timing cover has a crack on it. I dont know how a timing cover can get a crack in it.
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