I have a good 292 Ford V-8 & transmission from a 1962 1 ton that I would like to install in my 1948 ford f-4. Is there a book out there that would cover this or is it going to be trial and error?

 

i dont think there are any books out there but i know theres at least a couple poeple running y-blocks in there 48-52s. if people can drop a 350 in one you should be able to put a 292 in one. kudos for keeping it old school ford. the only thing thats cooler than a y-block is a flathead.

 

i was just looking on ebay and found a bonus built f4 that had a y-block swaped in so it can deginatly be done. good luck

 

You just want to be sure that you get the cross pieces that the trans mounts to and you need to get the front engine mount and probably install a cross piece in the frame for it in your truck.

I am finding that I'll need to install a cross member to connect the front engine mount to in my 55 F-600. I have a 292 from a 1960 F-100 rebuilt and ready to be installed and a T-98 4 speed trans. My plan is to try to adapt an E4OD automatic eventually.

Regards,

Rick

 

Thanks everyone, I have the complete 62, so I have all parts available. If I make it thru the summer I will have time to work on it this fall.. The 48 has a flathead six or I would build engine back. I like the ohead valves of the 292, they don't seem to stick as bad as the old 239, plus it will give me a little more modern engine.

 

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