engine, trans quest. for F500
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engine, trans quest. for F500
Friends,
I am looking at a 53 F-500 grain truck with a hoist at a local feed meal. The engine, a 6 cyl, is shot and the tranny needs work. If they sell and if I buy what engine/trans combo can I, should I look for? Yes, those that know me know that I like to keep things like Ford made them. But I don't fancy rebuilding the 6 cyl, or putting in another 6 cyl. I know that '53's came with the Flathead V-8. I like the Y- Block but I don't know where I can get a good one. If there was a good flathead near me I could go with that. I would like to keep the four speed. I am not sure if the truck has a 2 speed rear, I will check. If I would rebuild the 6 cyl how powerful are they compared to say a 239 Y-block or flathead.
What I want to know is what do you experts recommend looking at power, price, availability, ease and cost of installation and anything I have not thought of.
Thanks! This would help me decide to buy and how much to offer the owner.
Abe 54 F-100
I am looking at a 53 F-500 grain truck with a hoist at a local feed meal. The engine, a 6 cyl, is shot and the tranny needs work. If they sell and if I buy what engine/trans combo can I, should I look for? Yes, those that know me know that I like to keep things like Ford made them. But I don't fancy rebuilding the 6 cyl, or putting in another 6 cyl. I know that '53's came with the Flathead V-8. I like the Y- Block but I don't know where I can get a good one. If there was a good flathead near me I could go with that. I would like to keep the four speed. I am not sure if the truck has a 2 speed rear, I will check. If I would rebuild the 6 cyl how powerful are they compared to say a 239 Y-block or flathead.
What I want to know is what do you experts recommend looking at power, price, availability, ease and cost of installation and anything I have not thought of.
Thanks! This would help me decide to buy and how much to offer the owner.
Abe 54 F-100
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Drop in a complete engine/tranny combo from a 351W or a 460. Both used many years in trucks and easy availability. If you keep the original rear I'd guess you want a 4 spd or more.
Other options are the 360 and 361/391 FT blocks.
Original ratios went from 5.27, 6.20, 6.80. The 2 spd was 5.83/8.11 or 6.33/8.81
Maybe look for a F-350 with the Dana 60 or 70 along with the 460; make it easier to use the mating C6. Single or duallys are available.
BTW, the original 6 in 53 is a 215 OHV. A later 300 will also fit if you dont plan much over 45mph driving.
Other options are the 360 and 361/391 FT blocks.
Original ratios went from 5.27, 6.20, 6.80. The 2 spd was 5.83/8.11 or 6.33/8.81
Maybe look for a F-350 with the Dana 60 or 70 along with the 460; make it easier to use the mating C6. Single or duallys are available.
BTW, the original 6 in 53 is a 215 OHV. A later 300 will also fit if you dont plan much over 45mph driving.
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Abe,
If you want to drive to New Hampshire to pick it up, I have a 49-up complete flathead V8 and a four speed that was in running condition when I pulled it out of my F-3 last August. I'm moving in a few months, so it could be yours cheap...
If you want to drive to New Hampshire to pick it up, I have a 49-up complete flathead V8 and a four speed that was in running condition when I pulled it out of my F-3 last August. I'm moving in a few months, so it could be yours cheap...
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Nathan,
Don't fret now. I'll keep you up to date on my address so I can keep gettin' those quality parts at low prices. Being retired and all, the wife and I decided it might be best to downsize some, so were moving to a smaller house with smaller payments (and smaller garage too...unfortunately) about 9 miles North of my current location (as if I weren't far enough North already). Then, I'll only be 61 miles from the Quebec border instead of 70, but still far enough from Saskatchewan...thank goodness!
Hey, maybe I'll get a break on postage now!
Don't fret now. I'll keep you up to date on my address so I can keep gettin' those quality parts at low prices. Being retired and all, the wife and I decided it might be best to downsize some, so were moving to a smaller house with smaller payments (and smaller garage too...unfortunately) about 9 miles North of my current location (as if I weren't far enough North already). Then, I'll only be 61 miles from the Quebec border instead of 70, but still far enough from Saskatchewan...thank goodness!
Hey, maybe I'll get a break on postage now!
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And I thought you might move to Canada. There is a yard one mile from us with a huge steel shed. It's simple but nice house. I'd cut the grass for $7 and hour. Lets see $7x3 hrs a cut = $21x20 cuts = $420 a year.
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I have a good flat head v8 out of a 1952 ford f300 runs I am in florida
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if you are still looking,I have a 56 292/4spd combo.It just needs a fuel pump.
It was rebuilt in 1971,but that was only 8000 miles ago.
it runs fine as long as you pour gas down the carb.
gtkane
It was rebuilt in 1971,but that was only 8000 miles ago.
it runs fine as long as you pour gas down the carb.
gtkane
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