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pre61-list-digest Monday, November 29 1999 Volume 03 : Number 347



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In this issue:

FTE Pre61 - Y Block ID
Re: FTE Pre61 - Y Block ID
FTE Pre61 - Guage of Wire
FTE Pre61 - Wiring Diagram
FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Web site updates
FTE Pre61 - Help with Alignment problem on 56 F-100

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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 09:38:39 -0600
From: "Roger Hughes"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Y Block ID

I just bought what was advertised as a 272 Y block complete engine less the
carb with 3 spd OD with drive shaft from a 55 F100. I was told this was not
the original engine in the truck, original 6 cyl.

The casting number on the left side of block is EDB 6015 with 8A F on the
right side of the block. I think this is a 292 from 1958 or 59. The heads
and intake all have the 8A F code and the 2 bbl intake casting number is
B9EA-9425-B and has 4 studs to mount the carb. Heads have 6090 casting
number under the rocker arm shaft. Can someone with a parts book decode
these numbers and tell me what I actually have? I want to rebuild the
engine and get the OD working then drop it in my 55 F100.

Thanks in advance
Roger
55 F100, 239 Y block on last legs



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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 13:20:10 -0500
From: "Gary L. Perry"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre61 - Y Block ID

Roger, I have book "Ford Y-Block", how to repair and rebuild....
but it seems to be for cars only. Maybe #'s are diff. for trucks.
It is a very good book and has part #s and breakdowns, etc.
Available from Motorbooks International.
Best I could decipher from it was:
E or F code heads had single valve spring retainers
All head codes in book start with an E ei: EBU
Closest eng code to what you gave is:
EDB-D or E for 312 eng. of 57'
I know this isn't much help, but you may have to tear-down
and measure cylinders, stroke, etc. to compare to specs.
P.S. Closest intake # I have is B9A-9424-B for 57-59 292 2bbl.
Welcome to the confusing world of Ford.
"G"

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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 20:21:43 -0500
From: "Howard H. Tarnoff"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Guage of Wire

Can anyone tell me what gauge of wire is appropriate from the ballast
resistor to the voltage regulator?

Thanks
Howard

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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 20:41:26 -0500
From: "Howard H. Tarnoff"
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Wiring Diagram

I printed a color wiring diagram for the 55 F100 off a web site.

Can anyone point me back to that site? Lost my copy and did
not bookmark it.

Thanks
Howard

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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 20:41:35 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Pre61 - ADMIN: Web site updates

The following tech articles have been added:
- - Engine Rebuild Advice, by Ken Haley
- - Installing a Detroit Locker, by Bob Kennedy
- - Installing A Dick Cepek Series II 6" lift kit, By Bob Kennedy
- - Installing A 1978 F150 Straight Axle On A 1995 F150, By Daren Woods

The following have been added to the pictorial:
1989 F350
1989 F250
1984 F150 XLT
1978 F150 4x4 Custom
1978 F150
1978 F150
1972 F250 Camper Special

Added to the links:
Software by Jimbo - Free Automotive Software

Later,
Ken Payne
Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts


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Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 23:34:26 -0800
From: Dan Laray
Subject: FTE Pre61 - Help with Alignment problem on 56 F-100

My 56 F-100 had a 79 Volare front clip on it when I got it. It's way low
with the torsion bars cranked down. I want to raise it, but it looks
like the upper control arm is almost at the outboard end of the camber
adjustment holes. Would I be compromising the control arms in any way if
I elongated the holes so I could raise the truck and still keep the
correct camber? Any other suggestions? control arm interchange?

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