Any 226 guys?
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I got my 226 running, and then I pulled it and took it to an engine guy (we all know one of those right) I am hoping to have him go thru it and see what the damage will be to make sure all of the bearings, seals, blah blah still look good. I know that one of the dog ears on the exhaust manifold is missing, does anyone know if those are fixable, and if not anyone have one they are not using? I have seen posts where people have done split manifolds, so I was thinking that too may be an option in using this broken one. thanks
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The existing engine that is in my frame has a few parts. Can't remember which, but I think there was a manifold. I can check when I get home, but if you have the piece that broke off, it can be welded back on.
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well unfortunately I do not have that piece that broke off, but fortunately when I bought the truck the guy said he parked it because it smoked really bad and he thought he might have blown it. turns out it was just this big exhaust leak. lol
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I got my 226 running, and then I pulled it and took it to an engine guy (we all know one of those right) I am hoping to have him go thru it and see what the damage will be to make sure all of the bearings, seals, blah blah still look good. I know that one of the dog ears on the exhaust manifold is missing, does anyone know if those are fixable, and if not anyone have one they are not using? I have seen posts where people have done split manifolds, so I was thinking that too may be an option in using this broken one. thanks
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Welcome, Stein
After looking for various 226 parts in the last six + years I have found few new parts available. You can get rings, rod bearings, valves and pistons, but they aren't cheap. I've never seen a new cam for sale. Not saying they aren't out there, but they sure must be few and far between. The good news is that used parts from donor engines are tough enough to work just as well, unless you're building a race engine. Did I just say race engine in a 226 thread? Bet that is a first on the interweb.
I like these engines, they are so simple to work on and get lots of looks when they are all painted up and detailed. The best thing I've seen is when a father holds up a kid to see the engine in the '51 at a cruise night or car show and points out the components to the kid - teaching him/her the basics. The part that some don't know what it is - the external canister oil filter - might need some help to guess but the rest is easy. I have fun and tell people that it has two oil filters and see if they can find the second one. (the oil bath air filter) Yep, the 226's are my choice.
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After looking for various 226 parts in the last six + years I have found few new parts available. You can get rings, rod bearings, valves and pistons, but they aren't cheap. I've never seen a new cam for sale. Not saying they aren't out there, but they sure must be few and far between. The good news is that used parts from donor engines are tough enough to work just as well, unless you're building a race engine. Did I just say race engine in a 226 thread? Bet that is a first on the interweb.
I like these engines, they are so simple to work on and get lots of looks when they are all painted up and detailed. The best thing I've seen is when a father holds up a kid to see the engine in the '51 at a cruise night or car show and points out the components to the kid - teaching him/her the basics. The part that some don't know what it is - the external canister oil filter - might need some help to guess but the rest is easy. I have fun and tell people that it has two oil filters and see if they can find the second one. (the oil bath air filter) Yep, the 226's are my choice. Tom
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Agree, I love my 226 in the old truck. Usually at a car show I get at least one "I've never seen one before" comment. Gives you an idea of the challenges if something breaks.
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I sent out mass emails last night to all the cam manufacturers I could find. The ones that bothered to reply said they didn't make them, and one even asked "what is a Ford h-series 226 inline 6 cylinder?" I'm pretty sure it was answered in your question. Lol. I've found all the other parts I need to get her fired up, so hopefully cougar has the cam. Speaking of which, did you get my email cougar54?
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Got your email and have responded. Look forward to talking with you.
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