256 mercury distributor
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256 mercury distributor
I am currently rebuilding a 256 cu in mercury Y block engine for my 1955 F100.
I would like to purchase a rebuilt distributor for it but can only find listings for 272 and 292 parts.
Can anybody tell me if these parts are interchangeable, and if not where I might be able to buy the correct parts
I would like to purchase a rebuilt distributor for it but can only find listings for 272 and 292 parts.
Can anybody tell me if these parts are interchangeable, and if not where I might be able to buy the correct parts
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Yes, although there are some qualifications. Early engines had a distributor/carburetor combo designed to work together. But as far as will it drop in the the hole and mesh with the camshaft gear yes.
The oil pump drive may be an issue. Maybe Carl will clarify that. Does your current oil pump have a hex drive?
The oil pump drive may be an issue. Maybe Carl will clarify that. Does your current oil pump have a hex drive?
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If it is a true car Dearborn block it will have a 13 tooth oil pump drive gear. You can change to the 14 tooth gear as well as change to the 14 tooth oil pump and drive shaft as used in 54 Cleveland and all 55-64 of either foundry.
If you want to upgrade to the later style, 57-64, distributor the 65 factory replacement style (O ring sealed similar to the 289) is stocked by NAPA and Advance Auto for under $60 including points and condenser.
If it is a F600 256 then it is a Cleveland, casting EBY above the oil filter.
If you are still shopping for parts have you considered making a 292 out of it?
If you want to upgrade to the later style, 57-64, distributor the 65 factory replacement style (O ring sealed similar to the 289) is stocked by NAPA and Advance Auto for under $60 including points and condenser.
If it is a F600 256 then it is a Cleveland, casting EBY above the oil filter.
If you are still shopping for parts have you considered making a 292 out of it?
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Thanks for your help
I have a 272 and 292 in the workshop I will check into the pump drive etc.
The engine is matching numbers for the truck so i was hoping to restore it to orriginal.
I have refurbished the factory carburetor but was thinking I would run the 2bbl Holley on it
I have a 272 and 292 in the workshop I will check into the pump drive etc.
The engine is matching numbers for the truck so i was hoping to restore it to orriginal.
I have refurbished the factory carburetor but was thinking I would run the 2bbl Holley on it
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Originally Posted by Kiwi F1
I am currently rebuilding a 256 cu in mercury Y block engine for my 1955 F100.
I would like to purchase a rebuilt distributor for it but can only find listings for 272 and 292 parts.
Can anybody tell me if these parts are interchangeable, and if not where I might be able to buy the correct parts
I would like to purchase a rebuilt distributor for it but can only find listings for 272 and 292 parts.
Can anybody tell me if these parts are interchangeable, and if not where I might be able to buy the correct parts
Last edited by Janet40; Jan 11, 2005 at 08:04 AM.
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55 F1
The Truck is New Zealand assembled
Engine number matches the data plate information
Data plate matches the original ownership papers.
From what ford motor company New Zealand tells very few were built with 256 cu in engines.
Can anybody direct me to a more Mercury specific site
Engine number matches the data plate information
Data plate matches the original ownership papers.
From what ford motor company New Zealand tells very few were built with 256 cu in engines.
Can anybody direct me to a more Mercury specific site
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Originally Posted by Kiwi F1
The Truck is New Zealand assembled
Engine number matches the data plate information
Data plate matches the original ownership papers.
From what ford motor company New Zealand tells very few were built with 256 cu in engines.
Can anybody direct me to a more Mercury specific site
Engine number matches the data plate information
Data plate matches the original ownership papers.
From what ford motor company New Zealand tells very few were built with 256 cu in engines.
Can anybody direct me to a more Mercury specific site
On a Mercury site i know of a guy that has one, that rebuilt a Mercury mermaid, if i can find that i will put the addy in here for you, i keep running into that site all the time just surfing the net. Maybe he could help you....Janet
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