Newbie w/442
#1
Newbie w/442
Hi all, new here and wanted to introduce me and my 442. Recently purchased a 1977 442 from the 2nd owner and it's running and complete. She's red with white stripes and white interior that's a little tattered because most of the plastic parts are toast due to the Texas weather.
What's interesting is that it's got a baby V8/260 with a factory 5 speed and posi rear end.(Wondered why she couldn't burn rubber). There is only minor rust at the usual places but is very fixable. Plan to replace the 260 with a 455 that I got quite awhile ago from the local Pick A Part from a 72 88 and would like to keep everything else factory. This is my first stick car, so I hope to ask many questions about what's needed in switching the 260 for the 455 and attaching the 5speed to it.
I haven't gotten any pictures yet but will add them when available.
Thanks all,
Ken
What's interesting is that it's got a baby V8/260 with a factory 5 speed and posi rear end.(Wondered why she couldn't burn rubber). There is only minor rust at the usual places but is very fixable. Plan to replace the 260 with a 455 that I got quite awhile ago from the local Pick A Part from a 72 88 and would like to keep everything else factory. This is my first stick car, so I hope to ask many questions about what's needed in switching the 260 for the 455 and attaching the 5speed to it.
I haven't gotten any pictures yet but will add them when available.
Thanks all,
Ken
#3
Hi all, new here and wanted to introduce me and my 442. Recently purchased a 1977 442 from the 2nd owner and it's running and complete. She's red with white stripes and white interior that's a little tattered because most of the plastic parts are toast due to the Texas weather.
What's interesting is that it's got a baby V8/260 with a factory 5 speed and posi rear end.(Wondered why she couldn't burn rubber). There is only minor rust at the usual places but is very fixable. Plan to replace the 260 with a 455 that I got quite awhile ago from the local Pick A Part from a 72 88 and would like to keep everything else factory. This is my first stick car, so I hope to ask many questions about what's needed in switching the 260 for the 455 and attaching the 5speed to it.
I haven't gotten any pictures yet but will add them when available.
Thanks all,
Ken
What's interesting is that it's got a baby V8/260 with a factory 5 speed and posi rear end.(Wondered why she couldn't burn rubber). There is only minor rust at the usual places but is very fixable. Plan to replace the 260 with a 455 that I got quite awhile ago from the local Pick A Part from a 72 88 and would like to keep everything else factory. This is my first stick car, so I hope to ask many questions about what's needed in switching the 260 for the 455 and attaching the 5speed to it.
I haven't gotten any pictures yet but will add them when available.
Thanks all,
Ken
#9
With digitization of this article in 2008, Jim Blackwood suggested the following additional comment:
"I feel the torque limit of 205 ft/lbs should be strictly adhered to!"
Welcome to the site, best of luck with your ride.
#11
For the 455 crankshaft, I did come across an article about a special bearing that you could buy and use it as the pilot bearing behind a auto/crankshaft but would need to shorten the trans/shaft. Anybody heard of that or knew anyone who used it?
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