So I have a 1955 f100 with the stock 223 ci straight 6 and a 4syn on the floor. I currently purchased a 292 y block and am going yo swap it out. I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any issues to expect and if the motor will bolt up to my stock tranny and use the same motor mount as the straight 6 ad it appears. Thanks guys. Any into would be great

 

you will need a y block (292) bellhousing and you will need an additional frame cross member in the front like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-1956-Ford-F100-Pickup-Truck-Motor-Mount-Crossmember-Stock-272-Y-block-54-55-/261165805696?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cceb1f080

 

I did the opposite. Installed a 223 in a 56 frame that originally had a y block. I might have kept the cross member after taking it out. You can have it for shipping cost. Let me know if interested and I will look for it.

 

Thanks for the help guys. Yeah I was thinking the crossmember cuz the 292 seems a lot shorter in length. I got that now from my buddy and now I just need the bell housing. Really appreciate your help

 

There are other small items that you will run into.

Lower radiator hose is on the opposite side

Generator is on the opposite side so what I do is lengthen the harness from the regulator and run it across to the other side

Fuel line is an easy fix and when you get there you will see why

exhaust for sure, headers is an easy fix

and the gas pedal linkage is different BUT, if you run a 2100 or 4100 later style carb the 6 cyl linkage fits like a glove!

That's about all there is to it