460 Help in a 1947 Ford Panel Truck (COOL HEY!)

[Huberpcs]

OK, let me start by stating, I am not a Ford guy and I am definitely not a pro engine mechanic, but here is my problem. I recently purchased a project from someone, a 1947 Ford Panel Truck, with what I was told was a Ford 460 Crate motor already in, but the project was not complete. I had to add a March Performance pully kit so I could get the power steering pump in enough so it would not hit the inner fender. Now with that complete, the Vintage air compressor will fit right on top.

My problem is that I do not believe it is a true Crate Motor brand new from anywhere. The engine is already painted a machine grey color but you can see where some of the stock type brackets were located and there is rust forming in those places. I do believe he had the motor rebuilt but I am pretty sure it is not brand new.

Having said all of that, I have done some research and the 460 was produced for a long time. Running regular leaded fuel and unleaded fuel.

So, here are some of my questions:

1) IS THERE ANY WAY TO TELL WHICH FUEL TO RUN FROM THE CAST NUMBERS ON THE HEAD OR AT LEAST AROUND WHAT YEAR THE MOTOR WAS ASSEMBLED?

2) I READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE 460 HAD A THERMOSTAT HOUSING THAT WAS STRAIGHT UP AND THAT IS HOW YOU CAN TELL THE MOTOR FROM A 429. MINE IS AT A 90* BUT IS AN AFTERMARKET HOUSING. ARE THESE UNIVERSAL?

3) THE ORIGINAL OWNER PUT AN EDLEBROCK PERFORMER INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE 460 BUT THIS IS WHERE IT GETS STRANGE. HE PUT AN EDLEBROCK 1405 600CFM CARB ON IT. WILL THIS STARVE MY ENGINE? I AM NOT LOOKIN TO RACE WITH THIS TRUCK,A LITTLE TIRE SMOKE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WOULD BE NICE, BUT WANT IT TO BE A GOOD CRUISER AT THE SAME TIME. EDLEBROCK RECOMMENDS A 750CFM FOR THE 460. WILL I KILL MY ENGINE IF I RUN THE 600CFM CARB?


I do not have the numbers off the head yet but I will get them today.
HERE THEY ARE ok...here is what I have on the engine.

On the heads----------D3VE A2A

On the block I found several numbers on the pass side front as follows---58847 and 78H317

I found a tag on the c6 tranny, might help if motor and trans were out of the same vehicle? ---PJD AN4 P14
D8VP B 07168

Hope this helps.....

Here are some details on the truck.
1947 Ford Panel Truck, 1979 Pacer front stub with Rack and pinion steering, lowered 8in in front, suicide doors, everything shaved, custom stainless grille, power windows, vintage air, tilt column, swivel bucket seats, c6 trans, ford 9in rear narrowed, Rear frame c-notched and dropped 6in, Disc brakes in rear (1984 caddy calipers and lincoln rotors), Cragers and a whole lot more.
The truck is not complete yet but I am hoping by spring to have her in the road, this is why I need the help.

I do not want to kill the motor!
Please help, and yes I will sell it for the right money!
(A LOT OF MONEY) ha ha

thanks and I hope you can help!
John