Just been wondering what with the 262.. ther seems to be very little about them... I see that the intake and some other parts will interchange.. but is it worth looking for one?

 

They aren't as common as the 223. Most of the light trucks had 223's and my guess would be they were more common in the big trucks if they had a 6. THey weren't that common in the 61-66 series either. THey share alot of stuff with the 223. You may run across one, but it might take a while. Keep one eye open, you never know.......

Barry

50 F-1

 

I have been looking for a 262 short block for my race motor buildup so if you happen to find an extra I could use one. Here is some general info on them.

They were made from 1961 to 1964 - (to 1965 for industrial and stationary equipment use). They have a larger Bore of 3.718 x Stroke of 4.03 than the 215 & 223 engines. The 1961 to 1963 were rated at 132 H.P. & 224 Torque the 1964 & 65 is rated at 152 H.P. & 238 Torque. It is a Truck only motor that was optional for the 1961 to 64 F-600, C-550, C-600 (the tilt cab trucks) and B-600 trucks Door ID tag code B. In 1964 was offered in the F-100, F-250, and F-350) light trucks Door ID tag code B: Used in1964 & 1965 DIVCO trucks as the "G" series motor. There are other possible industrial uses and some claim they were used in the F-500, N-500 & 600, & B-500 Buses too, but I cant verify those as original applications. According to my 1961 Ford service Forum No 7 "Servicing the 262 Ford Truck Engine" it has this general info and some pictures but not much in the way of part numbers. Externally the 262 will have Dual Primary Belts from the Crankshaft to the Water pump & Generator, has a gear driven cam instead of the chain cam drive of the 215 or 223 light truck engines. The crankshaft gear is lubricated through a flat on the No. 1 camshaft bearing. The use of a Carter Fuel Pump that is mounted on the timing cover and driven by an eccentric on the timing gear (the blocks have a cast side fuel pump mounting boss, but it was blocked off). In 1964 the fuel pump location moved to the side of block, like a 223 and was driven by an eccentric off the cam. A water heated Spacer at the Base of the Carburetor was used to Prevent Icing. Had a Forged, rather than a Cast, Crankshaft. Equipped with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation system. The distributor is mounted on the right side of the block towards the front. There are 8 bolts holding down the valve cover, and came standard with a full flow oil filtration system. Probably the best external identification on a 262 block are the added ribs on the inside of the block and there are extra reinforcing ribs that run for and aft almost the entire length of the block to give added strength to the upper Crankcase area there are some massive ribs above pan rail too. The 223 blocks don’t have these added ribs so this makes a 262 block 20 pounds heavier than a 223. I have not been able to find block numbers for the 262 visually they will look similar to a 223 block.

They will replace or swap in place of a 215 or 223 by switching some parts depending what the motor is going into. 223 heads can be used on the 262, but different years use different temperature sending units. Also the early 223 heads will have to have the head bolt holes in the head drilled out so the 1/2 inch head bolts can be used I would think a 215 head will also fit since the 215 & 223 are very close. Intakes interchange, as will exhaust manifolds, but check the header pipe size and location where it fits on the manifold. Rocker arms of all types interchange. Three types of connecting rods were used. Oil pans should interchange, but may have a larger capacity or a different sump location. There are several parts that will also interchange with the Y-block V8’s, I have a quite a bit of other info for them if you need it. Bob

 

Bubba

Contact me via P.M. if you wish to discuss acquiring a '61-'63 262 I-6 I have located.