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Good question Paul. Since the 292 was available in any 55-6 car was it the same for trucks? I only find 239, 256 and 272 in literature but the 292 wasnt mentioned in the 55 Mainline either. You had to ask the dealer for the wagon/Courier, T Bird or Police Package.
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Hi, 
The 272 was first intoduced into the light duty pickups for the model year 1956.
It continued to be used until mid-production of model year 1958.
During mid-production of model year 1958, the 272 was replaced by the 292.
During this "switch over" period, Ford experienced some engine supply shortage problems, and some 312's were installed when the 292 supply was down.
Hope this helps.
The 272 was first intoduced into the light duty pickups for the model year 1956.
It continued to be used until mid-production of model year 1958.
During mid-production of model year 1958, the 272 was replaced by the 292.
During this "switch over" period, Ford experienced some engine supply shortage problems, and some 312's were installed when the 292 supply was down.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the info Kenny, particularly the 312 "sleeper" item. Did they have the 2bbl also?
I have a EDB block from a 58 F-600 and was rather surprised to find it a 312. I figured it was a Merc swap since it also had the 4bbl but also had Ford valve covers.
I find strange things in truck graveyards!
I have a EDB block from a 58 F-600 and was rather surprised to find it a 312. I figured it was a Merc swap since it also had the 4bbl but also had Ford valve covers.
I find strange things in truck graveyards!
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Hi Carl,
According to the shop manual and parts accessories catalog.....
The 2 bbl was used on the Medium duty engines, and the 4 bbl was used on the Heavy duty and Super duty.
Which brings up another question:
Was there such a thing as a HD 312? I imagine if it was in an F-600 it could be possible, and therefore should have a 4 bbl.
I guess it still could have been a swap in though.
Would you happen to have the vin number of the truck it came from? I'm be curious to see.
According to the shop manual and parts accessories catalog.....
The 2 bbl was used on the Medium duty engines, and the 4 bbl was used on the Heavy duty and Super duty.
Which brings up another question:
Was there such a thing as a HD 312? I imagine if it was in an F-600 it could be possible, and therefore should have a 4 bbl.
I guess it still could have been a swap in though.
Would you happen to have the vin number of the truck it came from? I'm be curious to see.
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Kenny, Ive never seen any reference to a 312HD, just the 61-4 Heavy Duty truck 292.
Sorry, no VIN on the F600. That was over a year ago and its probably back now as 2 dozen Kia's.
Sorry, no VIN on the F600. That was over a year ago and its probably back now as 2 dozen Kia's.
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