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Jan 23, 2002 | 07:56 PM

Chuck 6083

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Hey, first timer to the Y-block forum here and I was wondering if anyone could answer a few questions about this 292 I've got. First off, I'm beginning to rebuild it and it's got very worn cylinders. It was already .030 over, now I'm gonna have to go .060 over to clean it up. Any durability problems with the Y-block at this kind of overbore?
Secondly, I've got a cracked exhaust manifold (drivers side). Any place I can go to for parts? I've seen I can get .060 over pistons, rings, and gaskets from Dennis Carpenter but that's about it. My local parts house just laughs. I'm afraid a manifold may be tough to find. Lastly,Do I need to look for any special problems with my block? (cracks, etc.) Mine is a '59. EBV engine. I really like this engine. One can only look at so many 302-351's before they begin to blur. Any help is appreciated.
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Jan 24, 2002 | 12:33 AM

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Hi there. Check out ford-y-block.com for all the parts you will need and there is also a whealth of information about the y-block and how to assemble it correctly. Have a nice day!

Jan 24, 2002 | 12:42 AM

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My driverside manifold was broke in two on the back bolt ear. i just cleaned it up brazed it together and then ground the weld mounds off so it was smooth again. as long as you dont care what it paticulary looks like it works fine but not to asteticly pleasing. or if its cracked to bad for that just about every junk yard i have been to has at least one or two good ones. cannot find aftermarket repros. or anything else. i checked the y-block forums and couldnot get a response out of any one about my part needs.

Jan 26, 2002 | 10:41 AM

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You should get the book titled "Ford Y-Block How to Repair and Rebuild the 1954-62 Ford OHV V-8" by James Eickman. I think you can order it thru this web site. It has a lot of info and pictures. Also I have a good set of truck exhaust manifolds and 2 barrel intakes that I will sell cheap. Email me at rhughes76@home.com.

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Jan 28, 2002 | 12:30 PM

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No problem at .060 over. I have a 292 block that I sonic tested but never rebuilt. It is .030 over now and the thinnest cylinder on the thrust side ( p#####enger side ) was .218 the thickest around .235. These motors have thick cylinder walls. Also, on your other question about the galley plugs, it takes an acetylene torch to get them out easily. Heat them almost white hot but do not melt them ( use a small flame that is very oxygen rich ). Let them cool for a few seconds and squirt some WD-40 on them and they will come out with just the twist of your fingers an the allem wrench. Otherwise you usually just wind up breaking tool trying to get them out.

Jan 28, 2002 | 05:53 PM

Chuck 6083

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I'll give it a shot. Thanks, Guys.

Jan 29, 2002 | 12:23 PM

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Classic Trucks magazine has run an article monthly for the last year about building the Y-block and modernizing it as much as possible. Pretty in depth in some areas and goes a long way toward identifying parts from different years and which ones are desireable.