Bob you are correct, that is the 254 Flathead engine. The difference between the 226 and 254 is internal, the 226 should be a direct bolt in. I'm interested in possibly purchasing the 254 from you if you want to sell it. Shoot me an e-mail message Ikkyu5149 @ Lycos . com no spaces
Originally Posted by
arnbobold
I just got back from checking out dad's truck. The numbers on the head were: 8 MTH - 6050 - B . So that would be the 254 cube "M" Series, is that correct? He started it and it did start knocking after running about 5 minutes,
or until the oil got warm. So, bearing failure huh? Thats what it sounds like to us. So, would this 226 be a easy bolt-in for this swap. I don't think the difference in power should hurt him much since he don't drive it far from where he keeps it. He uses it to pull trees over, lift logs, and brush. I was reading about the early and late versions of the blocks. One had a thin flange and the other 3" wider. I could use somemore input on this swap
from you guys that are expierenced. And it would be much appreciated. Bob