Question on 223 sixes
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Question on 223 sixes
Is the 223 six one of several displacements based on the same block? Like say the 272 292 and 312 family? If it is, what other displacements did they come in? Are any parts interchangable between the various sizes? Sorry for so many questions at once. But I just don't know anything about 223"S and have a need to know. Thanks in advance for any info, Oilcan
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The early version of that engine was 215 c.i.. Around 1957 the displacement was increased to 223. Aside from the rather rare 262 cu. in. truck motor, that's it for this family of engines. The 223's were last used in vehicles in 1964 (I think) but they hung around as industrial engines for a long time. Into the 70's or maybe even the 80's. Most parts are interchangeable including crankshafts and rods which allow you to put a 262 crankshaft into a 223 for a "stroker" motor. I think it yields around 240-245 c.i.. There used to be a chart on the Clifford web site with a lot of useful details but the last time I checked it was gone. I'm sure others will chime in with more detailed and accurate information but I hope this serves as a starting point for you. Enjoy! They're great engines.
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Welcome to the FTE fold.
The 215 ('50-'54)/223 ('54-'67)/262 ('61-'65) family of I-6's are basically the same block,the distributor & petrol pump were moved around & changed, but there were other changes made as well, so some parts will not interchange.
Like the Crank out of the 262 I-6, it is a tick Longer & Bigger, as is the block, so you need to mill the living daylights out of it & the interior of the 223 block, the 262 Rods will also hit the interior of the 223 block because of their length, so some more metal needs to come out as well for them to work.
So it is Not going to just fit into place for that stroker engine you were told about.
I cut my teeth on this engine while growing up, Father achieved over 450,00 miles on the 223 I-6 in his '60 F-100 & Mother achieved over 350,000 miles on the one in her '60 Ranchwagon w/ just monthly maintanence & oil changes.
The venerable 223 I-6 was know as the "Mileage Maker 6", has great Torque, Pick-up, will last you forever & a day if you look after it properly.
The 215 ('50-'54)/223 ('54-'67)/262 ('61-'65) family of I-6's are basically the same block,the distributor & petrol pump were moved around & changed, but there were other changes made as well, so some parts will not interchange.
Like the Crank out of the 262 I-6, it is a tick Longer & Bigger, as is the block, so you need to mill the living daylights out of it & the interior of the 223 block, the 262 Rods will also hit the interior of the 223 block because of their length, so some more metal needs to come out as well for them to work.
So it is Not going to just fit into place for that stroker engine you were told about.
I cut my teeth on this engine while growing up, Father achieved over 450,00 miles on the 223 I-6 in his '60 F-100 & Mother achieved over 350,000 miles on the one in her '60 Ranchwagon w/ just monthly maintanence & oil changes.
The venerable 223 I-6 was know as the "Mileage Maker 6", has great Torque, Pick-up, will last you forever & a day if you look after it properly.
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Thanks for the welcome guys. Will an entire 262 bolt in place of a 223 then? My friend has finally gotten ahold of his uncles 55 F-100 but the engine is blown. He has a chance to pickup an engine from a larger flatbed, He hasn't seen it so, the year and size are unknown as of yet. The ENGINE is reported to be in good shape. But a tree squashed the flatbed. Once again any help is appreciated. Oilcan
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Yes, the 262 I-6 will bolt right into place, but they are Extremely Hard To Find.
One way to tell a 262 I-6 from a 223 I-6, is that the Petrol Pump is mounted on the Timeing Gear Cover on the Passenger side of the block for the '61-'63 year models.
One way to tell a 262 I-6 from a 223 I-6, is that the Petrol Pump is mounted on the Timeing Gear Cover on the Passenger side of the block for the '61-'63 year models.
