I am building a 56 F100 and have chosen and rejected several different engine/transmissions. I have now come across a 6.8L V10 and 4 speed auto trans. The big question is "will it fit?" Any help greatly appreciated.

 

Sorry, I have no idea, but it would be unique (and neat). Lots of 460’s in 56’s and the V10’s just have a whole bunch of small pistons. Get out the measuring tape, a couple of cylinders in the cab is no big deal!
And welcome to the site.

“But being wrong keeps me humble”

 

I always heard that any engine would fit with a big enough hammer and a shoehorn, but seriously, there was a 56 F100 at the Supernats a few years ago with a V10 in it. If I remember right, he had to cut the firewall to set the engine back a little.

 

No reason why it wouldn't work. You'll be using an absolutely bullet proof transmission. Lot's of smooth power from that V-10!! The OD will be nice too. You should be able to gear it so that it turns about 1800rpm on the highway!

That WILL be one heavy combo though. I am using the same transmission in my 55 F-600 (bolted to a 292 Y-block......pics in my gallery)

You'll probably have to add a couple of leafs to the front springs though...

 

As Jeff said, there was one at the Supernats a few years ago and it fit fine. The only word of advice I'd give you is find out what year the engine is? From '98 to '02 Ford had a REAL problem with the heads on the V10's and V8 Tritons. They only had 3 threads in the cyl heads for spark plugs, and after alot of miles they'd blow out the spark plugs. I've just read this on other forums, but never experinced it first hand.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

Also WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You would want to measure the length of the engine and may have to go to an electric radiator fan system. I know a Cummins 6BT will fit and they're pretty long. (longer than a V-10 I think)

You will of course need to come up with engine/trans mounts.


As far as problems with spark plugs blowing out, Ford Trucks Spit Spark Plugs

It's probably worth researching on that stuff and doing the "fix" before you put it in. I think you could put helicoils in every hole to fix it....Or maybe have a machine shop re-drill and re-thread every hole for a larger plug etc....That would not be a cheap proposition....

It's so bad that Ford is refusing to fix it under warrenty claiming "it's the plug" not the head (of course you have to replace the head fix it!!!)

Just another nail in the Ford Coffin I suppose....we'll all be reminiscing about Ford (like Packard and Studebaker) in a few years I suppose.....

 

The V10 was a viper engine with a 6 speed trans. I met the guy (Anthony from NY) and have some pictures too.

He cut the firewall pretty deep. He told me it was difficult to drive, since the gas, brake, and clutch pedals was way over to the left.

Let me see if I can find the pics.....





Hmm...I am not finding the ones of the outside or the interior. That is the engine and the firewall though. Hope that helps.

I looked through Jet Jock's and Mr4speedford's photobucket albums and did not see the outside. Somone else might have pics of it that I am not aware of. There were a ton of us there that year.

 

Very cool! The Dodge probably doesn't blow plugs either!

 

My favorite 1956 custom of all time, http://www.johnsonshotrodshop.com go to showcase, then project vehicles gallery and you'll find the truck.

 

beat me to it 2many...
I second your remarks.
JML

 

Hey Brian B, thats not the one I was talking about. The one I was talking about was a Ford V10. It was about the same color , but SLICK and had aweful yellow colored smootie wheels on it. The fit and finish was good. I think it was around '02 or so, cause the Supernats was still in PF wher GOD meant for them to be.

 

Ahh...this is the only time I have been there. That was in 2006. Sorry it is the wrong one. I tried! (laughing).

 

Hey Brian, I didnt mean that to sound bad, just that the one we were talkin about was a real Ford. The truck was real sharp all but the wheels, but all in all that's a matter of personal taste.

Later dude

 

Terry...notice the last word I typed in parenthesis. (laughing).

Get it?

I wish I had seen one with a ford V10. Never have.

 

Terry, I think it was in 03, that was the first year that I made it to the Nats.