Confused.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
From: Lemoore, California
Confused.
I went to order headers for my truck today from vintage ford, and all they had for it was the 272 Y-block. Is my truck a y-block? I have never dealt with a motor this old so im not sure.
Thanks, Derek
Thanks, Derek
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,890
Likes: 9
From: La Verne, California
Re: Confused.
57
If you still have the original engine, Yes.
They are know as "Y-blocks" because of their slight "Y" configuation.
If you still have the original engine, Yes.
They are know as "Y-blocks" because of their slight "Y" configuation.
Originally posted by 57_Fordguy
I went to order headers for my truck today from vintage ford, and all they had for it was the 272 Y-block. Is my truck a y-block? I have never dealt with a motor this old so im not sure.
Thanks, Derek
I went to order headers for my truck today from vintage ford, and all they had for it was the 272 Y-block. Is my truck a y-block? I have never dealt with a motor this old so im not sure.
Thanks, Derek
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Hi
If it is a Y-block the dist will be in the rear next to the firewall (dash panel) and the rocker covers are attached by two studs protruding from the heads. I believe the original engine was a Y-block.
I have a picture of my 54 merc car Y-block in my gallery if you want a quick look. The three carbs and finned rocker covers are not stock (that was a joke).
Chuck
If it is a Y-block the dist will be in the rear next to the firewall (dash panel) and the rocker covers are attached by two studs protruding from the heads. I believe the original engine was a Y-block.
I have a picture of my 54 merc car Y-block in my gallery if you want a quick look. The three carbs and finned rocker covers are not stock (that was a joke).
Chuck
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
From: Lemoore, California
Cool, thanks guys. I always thought a y-block was totally different. Im going out with my dad right now to rent a engine hoist to pull the engine and clean er up. Then I get the fun job of sand blasting the engine compartment! 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Y-block
Y-Block V8 (239, 272, 292, 312, 317, 341, 368)
9
Oct 8, 2013 06:36 PM
bolivious
Y-Block V8 (239, 272, 292, 312, 317, 341, 368)
3
Nov 15, 2006 10:55 AM
bigjobf7
Y-Block V8 (239, 272, 292, 312, 317, 341, 368)
2
May 2, 2002 06:18 PM
