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I recently got a 63 F100 stepside with a 60 model 292 y-block, 4 speed granny tranny. The body is in real good shape and even the paint is original. I spent $250 getting an original boneyard 64 seat redone to get rid of the cattleyak electric seat. (didn't leave enough gut room between the seat and the wheel!) I haven't driven it enough to check the gas mileage, but I have been able to check the oil mileage. Not good. I've never had a y-block before. I've been thinking about pulling and rebuilding it but I do know that parts are hard to find. . . usually special order. Is this engine pretty good for a daily driver or should I go scout out a crossmember and go the FE or smallblock route? By the way, the exhaust system is a real piece of work! If you've never seen a ramshorn crossover, find one and check it out. Mine's been converted to duals.
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I have a 292 in my 64 and I wouldnt trade it for anything. It starts like a new motor every time (120,000 miles on the odometer), runs strong, and fuel economy rivals many newer motors with overdrive trannies. Rebuild parts are not plentiful, but are available. Good luck which ever way you go.
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Thanks Nathan,
I'm also wondering whether to stay original with the solid lifters or move up. The valve covers are a piece of cake to remove. What about hardened seats? Was this engine "Tried and True Ford Blue" or that nasty looking orange/red like those other guys used on their engines? So many questions, so few answers!
By the way my wife's daily driver is an all original 80 Fairmont wagon with 71K miles. Runs like a top. Her project is still in the weeds in central Arkansas. . . a 63 Fairlane 300 two door. So many Flivvers, so little money! At least my 97 Ranger doesn't cost anything besides a note payment.
I'm also wondering whether to stay original with the solid lifters or move up. The valve covers are a piece of cake to remove. What about hardened seats? Was this engine "Tried and True Ford Blue" or that nasty looking orange/red like those other guys used on their engines? So many questions, so few answers!
By the way my wife's daily driver is an all original 80 Fairmont wagon with 71K miles. Runs like a top. Her project is still in the weeds in central Arkansas. . . a 63 Fairlane 300 two door. So many Flivvers, so little money! At least my 97 Ranger doesn't cost anything besides a note payment.
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As for the solid lifters and valve seats, like I said, 120,000 mi and no problems! Unless you consider a little lifter clatter a problem. Its music to my ears! Just make sure the valve lash is correct or you can ruin a cam. Good luck!
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One of my '64s has a 292, which I think is a great engine despite the fact that mine appears to have spun a bearing. I bought the truck several years ago in NC and drove it home to MI, a 750-mile trip, and it ran great the whole way. Smooth and dependable. It was fine for quite a long time (blew a little oil on startup) and I maintained it according to the original specifications, but it died while I was tooling along on the freeway. I don't have a tach, but I may have pushed it a little too hard (65-70 mph). If I could do it all over, I'd change the rear end to improve highway driving but leave the 292 (and 3-speed manual transmission) alone.
Incidentally, I want to have the 292 professionally rebuilt, top to bottom, and I've been quoted $3500 to get the job done right.
Best of luck with your '63!!!
Incidentally, I want to have the 292 professionally rebuilt, top to bottom, and I've been quoted $3500 to get the job done right.
Best of luck with your '63!!!
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DAN64F100-I have a '64 3/4 ton it has a 292 in it and I'm thinking about changing the rearend. What would you recommend I replace it with? Would it be better to change to a bigger engine if I put a faster rearend in it?
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