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Hello all, and thank you for the valuable information on the forum!
I have a '46 1.5 ton which at some point was converted in to now what I believe to be a 1972 FE engine, and am considering a diesel swap for either a 4BT or a 6BT.
Is that as silly as I worry?
Of course much is needed, it doesn't run and the wood under the flatbed over teh frame is rotten, and....
BUT! I want to make it shine. The air brake system afterfitted with the air horn on top is too tempting.
And here pictures.
I am unsure yet the original color - the inside of the cab is a sparkling blue, the frame is Mr. Ford's favorite, and the exterior has been repainted in OD green at somepoint in the last 20 years I think if the gas tank says anything about its efficiency...
I like big old ford engines. I had a 68 T-bird with a 429 in it, not an FE though. Since it's already in there I'd keep it. What cubic inch is it? What transmission is in there? Looks like a fun project.
Matt - please be sure to check your visitor messages. I just today saw your message from a few days ago and replied. Hope it helps. And btw, welcome to the forum. Stu
The 2 nuts fastening the valve covers on identify the engine as a Y-block, predecessor to the FE. I believe in the 50s and 60s the Y-block was used to repower some of the original flathead trucks. My 53 F500 had a Y-block installed by the PO farmer back in the 60s. There are vintage and after market parts available to hotrod them and make them look shiny.
That appears to be the big truck version of the Lincoln Y block, not the Ford version. Note the side by side intake ports vs the stacked ports on the Ford. and the top facing thermostat housing with the pipe going to the water pump, unlike the Ford. The high mount fan suggests something from a big truck, F600 or larger. How they managed to shoehorn that in there is beyond me. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Y-block_V8_engine
I thought that thermostat looked strange. So maybe not a lot of aftermarket parts. Still a desirable engine, correct? A similar engine identification conversation was happening on the newer forum. Wonder what transmission is behind it.
Well, thank you all for the input! I can’t get down to the sides of the engine to see any of the casting numbers, so in the next few weeks, I plan to takeoff the fenders and the radiator better look. I will definitely let you know what I find! Thanks so much, and have a great week., Matt.
The 2 nuts fastening the valve covers on identify the engine as a Y-block, predecessor to the FE. I believe in the 50s and 60s the Y-block was used to repower some of the original flathead trucks. My 53 F500 had a Y-block installed by the PO farmer back in the 60s. There are vintage and after market parts available to hotrod them and make them look shiny.
I have a 1953 f100 with a 239 flathead, From what I was told, 'Y' blocks started in the 54's. Mind you... my engine was made in Canada, and the same source said the flatheads in f-series trucks did not change to 'Y' blocks in 54 in Canada. I guess I'll have to do some research!
I have a 1953 f100 with a 239 flathead, From what I was told, 'Y' blocks started in the 54's. Mind you... my engine was made in Canada, and the same source said the flatheads in f-series trucks did not change to 'Y' blocks in 54 in Canada. I guess I'll have to do some research!
Cordially: Ken
It is true that the Y-block engine was introduced in the US market in 1954. They didn't get released into Canada until '55, so Canadian '54 trucks still got the Flathead.
It is true that the Y-block engine was introduced in the US market in 1954. They didn't get released into Canada until '55, so Canadian '54 trucks still got the Flathead.
I guess my source was right. I actually can't remember if I read that or if someone told me. Nice to have it confirmed by 52 Merc.. thanks for that.
