I pretty sure I have a good exhaust manifold for a 226/254 I have to look to make sure though.(PM me)
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Originally Posted by Jeeptrix
I spoke too soon. Now I'm up the creek without an exhaust manifold. I even had a hot shot welder lined up to repair the one I've got but it's not just cracked. It's in bits and pieces. Can anyone offer a lead to a good stock manifold or a header? I've learned that a header can be made from combing the old manifolds from truck and car. I do like the idea of retaining the carb heating properties of the stock manifold as well as the reduced engine noise through cast as opposed to tube headers.
__________________ Rod 51 F1 Truck Flathead 6 S-10 5-Speed "Keep on Truckin"
I have a 47, and when I bought it it has a "G" Flathead 6 (I think)in it. After checking the VIN, the truck should have a V8 in it. And the radiator is a MOPAR. So I think the truck the truck has had a transplant sometime in the trucks life.
AS a reminder to anyone in need of a recently rebuilt 226 H. Look at ads listed
I still have this one forsale, and would like to get it out of the garage. I need the room. I will take 300.00 It includes everything from fan to back of bellhousing. and it has all new gaskets. and new 12 volt Starter. memorylane60@charter.net DAve
Thanks to all who've responded to my search for an exhaust manifold. I've found one at Vintage Auto Parts. 1-877-882-7462. These were the most helpful, fast and reasonable folks I've encountered on the commercial side. Highly recommended! I'm still willing to look at any exhaust manifold for a 254 or 226 pickup or F series truck. I'm going to make up a few of these headers and see if anyone else wants one.
Sometime ( I think 1950) 'ol Tom McCahill tested a
Standard Ford Tudor sedan with the flathead six
and happily reported it was faster than the V8 up
to about 75 mph. From there on up it was V8 all
the way. He said the top speed of his six was around
91-92 mph.
Yea and update the rearend to highway gears and add a 5 speed tranny, and that's the icing on the cake.
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Originally Posted by 78ltd
Sometime ( I think 1950) 'ol Tom McCahill tested a
Standard Ford Tudor sedan with the flathead six
and happily reported it was faster than the V8 up
to about 75 mph. From there on up it was V8 all
the way. He said the top speed of his six was around
91-92 mph.
__________________ Rod 51 F1 Truck Flathead 6 S-10 5-Speed "Keep on Truckin"
Speaking of which.. My ol F6 has the four speed syncro tranny and split diff. Was there a five speed available for the heavy trucks? 10 ratios are better than 8! I can't wait to feel what it's like to go 90MPH in a 1951 dump truck. I think I'm kidding.... maybe. I do remember my father telling me a story about going for quite a ride in one of these rigs that had lost it's brakes coming through the Crowsnest Pass into BC. He was a young man hitchhiking his way over from the prairies. The poor driver missed his chance to downshift the non-syncro tranny. Fortunately all survived the ensuing high speed crash.
I spoke too soon. Now I'm up the creek without an exhaust manifold. I even had a hot shot welder lined up to repair the one I've got but it's not just cracked. It's in bits and pieces. Can anyone offer a lead to a good stock manifold or a header? I've learned that a header can be made from combing the old manifolds from truck and car. I do like the idea of retaining the carb heating properties of the stock manifold as well as the reduced engine noise through cast as opposed to tube headers.
I have an Exhaust Manifold for sale for $75.00 if you still need one. Send me a PM and I'll send you pictures.
__________________ Rod 51 F1 Truck Flathead 6 S-10 5-Speed "Keep on Truckin"
Dave, just wondering if the 226 is still available; if so, please call me (901) 753-1130; THANKS, John
PS: I am still looking for the 254 engine as well!
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Originally Posted by flat6inline
AS a reminder to anyone in need of a recently rebuilt 226 H. Look at ads listed
I still have this one forsale, and would like to get it out of the garage. I need the room. I will take 300.00 It includes everything from fan to back of bellhousing. and it has all new gaskets. and new 12 volt Starter. memorylane60@charter.net DAve
Last edited by M6ride : 03-24-2008 at 02:47 PM.
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John, are you the M6Ride I corresponded with a couple of years ago about a M-Series 254 Flathead Six I had? If so, I tried to contact you a couple of months ago but you seemed to have vanished. If it's you ( or his son), welcome back! The eBay sale I had for the 254 fell through after a year of storing the engine, and I had it for sale again. A fellow from Ohio ended up buying it for his 49 Shoebox. He has a high compression head, multiple carb manifold etc. for it. Bob (rswhitmore@yahoo.com)
This tranny, which I have was attached to the M that I obtained from Fred in TX, is a 5-speeds forward, plus reverse, apparently.
It's for sale if the price is right, including pressure plate, flywheel and clutch plate. Make offer
John
901 753-1130
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Originally Posted by Jeeptrix
Speaking of which.. My ol F6 has the four speed syncro tranny and split diff. Was there a five speed available for the heavy trucks? 10 ratios are better than 8! I can't wait to feel what it's like to go 90MPH in a 1951 dump truck. I think I'm kidding.... maybe. I do remember my father telling me a story about going for quite a ride in one of these rigs that had lost it's brakes coming through the Crowsnest Pass into BC. He was a young man hitchhiking his way over from the prairies. The poor driver missed his chance to downshift the non-syncro tranny. Fortunately all survived the ensuing high speed crash.
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Dave, still for sale?
