I currently have a 1972 Ford F250 with a 460 in it.
Using the 1972 Ford Thunderbird as an example : The 460 cubic inch / 7.5 liter V8 engine : ( has spark plugs gapped at .035 inch )
.017 inch
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The firing order for a 1978 Ford 460 is: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
I must assume you are asking about a 460 Ford V8, as you did not list make and model. Firing order of a 460 (7.5L) Ford is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
the order is : 15426378
1,5,4,2,6,3,7,8
Ford did not produce a 460 in 1979. In 1978 the firing order for a 460 is 1-5-4-6-6-3-7-8. Ref: Chilton's Motor Manual 1981
The Ford 460 engine oil to be used is 5W30 or 10W30.
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absolutely not the 302 is in the front and the 460 is in the rear