Why shouldn't I buy this '54 F500?? Edit: Too late, I bought it!!!
#62
I did a very quick craigslist search and found these:
239 - https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/4623261070.html
292 & 312 stuff in OKC - https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/4617825893.html
Unknown - https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4607550817.html
239 - https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/4623261070.html
292 & 312 stuff in OKC - https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/pts/4617825893.html
Unknown - https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/4607550817.html
#64
Edit: It is normal to see the paint burned or discolored on the intake manifold in this location on a Y block.
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#66
That is where the exhaust is routed when the engine is cold to warm the intake manifold. If the butterfly heat riser on the passenger side manifold is stuck closed the manifold does get extremely warm.
Edit: It is normal to see the paint burned or discolored on the intake manifold in this location on a Y block.
Edit: It is normal to see the paint burned or discolored on the intake manifold in this location on a Y block.
Previous owner thought he tied the valve open. Instead, he tied it closed. Oops!
#68
If you'd like, I have a '55 239 block that was running fine last May. It had a cracked head so I replaced the whole thing. Swing on down to Dallas and get it out of the wife's way! It's just the block crank rods and pistons (still assembled) but it is free if you want it. Send a PM.
Good info on the exhaust, I will definitely get educated on Y blocks quickly with this one.
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Just be aware of an inherent problem with the Y blocks. There is a oil passage dog leg between the deck and the head where oil tends to coke and block flow to the rockers. Cam bearings in the earlier engines can be problematic as well in they don't allow enough oil to the rockers. Even if you have your heads worked be aware oil flow to the heads could still be a problem.
#74
Just be aware of an inherent problem with the Y blocks. There is a oil passage dog leg between the deck and the head where oil tends to coke and block flow to the rockers. Cam bearings in the earlier engines can be problematic as well in they don't allow enough oil to the rockers. Even if you have your heads worked be aware oil flow to the heads could still be a problem.