My 1955 Ford 1/2 Ton PU,,,,,Engine Question Please!!!

lastcast · #1 (**permalink**) 03-30-2002, 03:18 PM

Hi All:
New to site so bear with me. I have a beautiful bodied 55 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup truck. Motor very tired and am thinking of finding and swapping out another from local salvage yard to make things easier. Here is my problem: I do not know what engine this is in the truck other than it's a V-8 Ford, OHV, 4 bbl Holley carb, manual choke. Not sure if original or not, leaning toward NOT. Where can I find engine block numbers on Ford to see just what I have and what I might replace it with that will mate up to my 55, 3 speed tranny? Also, can I use this bellhousing and clutch set-up on later model engines with no hassle?? Looking for a bolt on conversion if possible. THANKS in advance for any help.
Look forward to your replies.

Lastcast

FOMOGO · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2002, 01:31 PM

Chances are your truck has a Y-block in it. Unfortunately Y-blocks are difficult to determine if they ar a 292 or a 312 without tear down. Does it appear to be the original engine? Perhaps you could post a few pics, and maybe we could help you further. FOMOGO

b_hunter · #3 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 10:49 PM