223 performance
New User
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Dual carb intake
I have just came into a 1955 223 and do not know very much about it yet. I am still in the research phase of my build. I am looking for a dual carb intake. I found Offenhauser 5415 1963-75 which is for a chevy but cannot find if it is compatible. so my question to you is, is this motor a 223. if so what is the model # for the dual carb intake you have?
Nope they didn't!
Unfortunately I've only played around w/ 223's & 262's as the 215's were only in production for two years & by the time I was able to start wrenchin, not many were around my neck of the woods.
The 215/223/262 I6 engines were produced from 1952 through 1964 and shared many parts with Ford Y-blocks such as the entire valvetrain and the problems associated with the Y-blocks oiling system. These engines have the exhaust and intake on the driver's side and the distributor on the passenger side making them easy to differentiate from the 144/170 Special/200/250 & 240/300's I6's.
215c.i.
A completely new OHV six was offered for the 1952 F-series. It displaced 215 cu in and produced 101 hp. It was also used in the 1952 Ford full-size cars.
223c.i.
The 215 became the 223 cu in for the 1954 F-series. Output was now 115 hp & was known as the "Mileage Maker" & 120 hp in the 1955 Ford cars. Power was up to 137 hp in the 1956 trucks.
262c.i.
A 262 cu in version was also produced. The 262 was built from 1961-64 for use in Heavy Duty Ford Trucks. This engine was also used for industrial applications.
Unfortunately I've only played around w/ 223's & 262's as the 215's were only in production for two years & by the time I was able to start wrenchin, not many were around my neck of the woods.
The 215/223/262 I6 engines were produced from 1952 through 1964 and shared many parts with Ford Y-blocks such as the entire valvetrain and the problems associated with the Y-blocks oiling system. These engines have the exhaust and intake on the driver's side and the distributor on the passenger side making them easy to differentiate from the 144/170 Special/200/250 & 240/300's I6's.
215c.i.
A completely new OHV six was offered for the 1952 F-series. It displaced 215 cu in and produced 101 hp. It was also used in the 1952 Ford full-size cars.
223c.i.
The 215 became the 223 cu in for the 1954 F-series. Output was now 115 hp & was known as the "Mileage Maker" & 120 hp in the 1955 Ford cars. Power was up to 137 hp in the 1956 trucks.
262c.i.
A 262 cu in version was also produced. The 262 was built from 1961-64 for use in Heavy Duty Ford Trucks. This engine was also used for industrial applications.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,669
Likes: 13
From: San Jose, CA
Welcome. I suggest you search my previous threads on this subject. I had a tough time running the dual offenhauser intake on my 215. I believe this is partly due to the stock distributor. I ended up taking off the set up because I couldn't ever get it to run right.
Search eBay and you'll find the correct offenhauser reproduction intake.
I also have two original intakes for the 215/223/262 engines. One is a Fenton and the other is a Nicson. Both are for sale. I also have close to a dozen of the Holley 1904 carburetors for sale.
Search eBay and you'll find the correct offenhauser reproduction intake.
I also have two original intakes for the 215/223/262 engines. One is a Fenton and the other is a Nicson. Both are for sale. I also have close to a dozen of the Holley 1904 carburetors for sale.
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Welcome. I suggest you search my previous threads on this subject. I had a tough time running the dual offenhauser intake on my 215. I believe this is partly due to the stock distributor. I ended up taking off the set up because I couldn't ever get it to run right.
Search eBay and you'll find the correct offenhauser reproduction intake.
I also have two original intakes for the 215/223/262 engines. One is a Fenton and the other is a Nicson. Both are for sale. I also have close to a dozen of the Holley 1904 carburetors for sale.
Attachment 196853
Attachment 196854
Attachment 196855
Attachment 196856
Search eBay and you'll find the correct offenhauser reproduction intake.
I also have two original intakes for the 215/223/262 engines. One is a Fenton and the other is a Nicson. Both are for sale. I also have close to a dozen of the Holley 1904 carburetors for sale.
Attachment 196853
Attachment 196854
Attachment 196855
Attachment 196856
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4NIC8ING
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
1
Apr 3, 2017 02:06 PM
JonathanN
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
150
Sep 7, 2016 02:34 PM
Nic Paszek
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Mar 15, 2016 01:36 PM
rockcrusher 24
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
Feb 9, 2016 06:54 AM
