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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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What is the correct paint color for the 239 CI Y block engine in my 55 F-600??
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I believe the truck engines were red in 55. I know the stock 239 in my dads 55 F-350 was red originally. Are you sure it's a 239, and not a 256. From what I have found in my illustrated parts catalogs, the F-600 should of been equipped with the 256.
 
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Never mind, I just reread, and it was available with either, it was the F-700 that came with the 256 as the only V-8 option.
 
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Thanks for the quick response. Acording to the serial number it is the 239.

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The 239 and 256 were available in F600's and both engines were yellow.
The 279 and 317's were red.
This is from a 1955 Dealer Truck Brochure.
 
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Originally Posted by fking1
The 239 and 256 were available in F600's and both engines were yellow.
The 279 and 317's were red.
This is from a 1955 Dealer Truck Brochure.
FKing is right! I got the same brochure.

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