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I posted this message earlier in the wrong forum I think!
Hello everyone. My name is Dan. This is my first post to a forum of any kind. Not a big fan of computers in general (even though a I use them for work every day), so any advice on forum etiquette would be greatly appreciated. Just getting back into the restoration hobby after being away for awhile. Just picked up a 1962 F100 step side with a 292/ 3 speed combo in it. Did a couple mustangs in the past ,this is my first truck project.Looking forward to all the help, and maybe even offering some!
Nice to meet you! What I plan to do is make it a nice driver. Not too familiar with the y blocks. It's in really good shape now. Was restored once before- not the best job but presentable. No rot and very little rust. Will put up pics soon. Right now I a determining whether or not too pull the motor. Runs great, but noisy. This week going to adjust lifters,check compression and stuff, as time allows. It is originally a 292, but someone swapped it out for another 292 from a '58 or '59. I figure if this engine looks decent I will look for another block and rebuild it on the side.
Welcome to FTE! Y blocks have solid lifters and are noisier than modern engines. If they are adjusted correctly they aren't too bad.
What you really want is a vacuum gauge, much easier to use and they perform many different tasks in diagnoses and tuning including engine compression, if indirectly.
Y blocks are a little different and have some quirks, so it's not uncommon at all to find them setup and running poorly. You'll find good info here, and other forums dedicated to the Y.
As a safety note check carefully on your "new" truck for proper operation of the hood latch and catch hardware condition, alignment and lubrication. Hood flips at highway speed is not fun.
Welcome! That makes at least 3 '62 slicks on the forum. Mine's currently a yard ornament until I get the engine running and the brakes repaired/upgraded.
I think I finally figured out how to upload a few pics of my FLARESIDE! ( sorry guys). The original color was black ( code A ). I am pretty sure the block is older. Haven't really gotten too deep into it yet. Planning on spending the Christmas break in the garage.
The block has the EBD-E numbers, road draft tube, and noticed the exhaust manifold used to cross over.<br/>All these lead me to believe the block is '58 or '59. Any suggestions?
I got the truck from the owner of a horse farm in the northwest corner of CT. He used it as a promotional piece and driving around town. I plan on removing the vinyl stickers this weekend.
I have heard from quite a few people that the y block/ solid lifters are noisier, but I have nothing to compare it to. Thanks everyone for all your input and advice.
If you search the net or here for "Walt Nuckels" and Y block valve lash adjustment he outlines a real slick method to do so quickly and accurately. It's worth taking the time to check, at a minimum.
Some surface rust. the truck came from Georgia (i think) before the previous owner got it. Someday I plan on ripping it down to the frame and cleaning it up,going to spend a year or two just enjoying it as is. I got to find a few small thing (interior pieces and such) over the next few years.
I would like to know if anyone has a similar truck around CT that maybe I could take a look at to get some ideas. Maybe a club in the area?
12-14-2014, 11:06 AM
