![]() ![]() One of the crankshaft counterweights (3rd down from the crank snout) has alphanumeric markings stamped on it's edge, and these markings identify whether it's a 429 or 460 crankshaft.Ĥ60 = 2Y, 2YA, 2YAB or 2YABC.or 3Y or 3YAĪlso, for quick identification of the crankshaft, you may look for the nodule or embossment between the first main journal and counterweight. There are 2 new and used 1973 Ford Thunderbirds listed for sale near you on with prices starting as low as 14,900. One way to identify 429 vs 460 is to flip the motor over and unbutton the pan. The external appearance is the same unless the original engine tag is still on the engine or maybe the original decal on the air cleaner (not that I would trust this to ID a motor). Click to expand.429's and 460's are identical down to every nut, bolt and part, with the only exceptions being that the crankshaft and the pistons are engine-specific (but even the connecting rods are the same).
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