I have a 1955 f100 it has its original engine in it.
Ive been told it is 256 cu in and that this engine was made for marine and industrial service.
the truck was assembled here in New Zealand
Papers (pink slip?) say 256 and engine # matches data plate
I have found the following casting #s
underneath the valve covers ECL6080
underneath the valley cover G EC8 and seperately K8
on the outside of the heads above exhaust ports 4 BB
on the front cover above the crank snout EBV-6059-G
on the front crank counter weight EBU ? 3
The question mark could be a 3 or a B but there is a balancing hole drilled through the character
on the side of the block ECG 6015A
and lastly on the side of the block E54:1

 

Looks like you have a 272 just I have in my truck. Check out
www.ford-y-block.com and look for technical info. It will show you were to look.

 

Thanks for your help

 

hi kiwi f1 good to see old fords still going stong in kiwi land to im in canberra
love my 1963 f700 it a tipp truck i have a mustang 2054 skidsteer in the back its my job and love it bye for now

 

engine builders verdict is in definately 256cu despite the casting # saying otherwise
Can anybody recomend a good place to buy engine parts from via the net there are very few parts available down here and those that are are "gold plated".
Thanks for your help