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I need some advice on a 292 out of grain truck w/ 70,000 mi., Does todays gas make problems w/no lead in it ? Should I go with 292 and keep original in 64 4x4 f-260, or replace with 1977 460?. Thanks Rod
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The 292 has plenty of torque and runs fine on today's regular gas. I would say you are fine to stick with the 292 unless your looking to really increase your horse power. The 292 can be modified to be a pretty hot motor. I just like the Y blocks because they are going to become more and more rare.
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I drove my old 1962 F100 for 20 years all around the country and had no problems with unleaded gas consumption. Always anticipated problems developing somewhere along the line but nothing.
Truck finally died on the 210 freeway in Burbank, transmission problems. Sold it to a prop house with engine still purring.
Nearly cried when the guy hauled it off the freeway for $1.00.
Since bought a 1964 F100 Custom Cab I use daily for work.
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Truck finally died on the 210 freeway in Burbank, transmission problems. Sold it to a prop house with engine still purring.
Nearly cried when the guy hauled it off the freeway for $1.00.
Since bought a 1964 F100 Custom Cab I use daily for work.
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I run todays gas regularly in my 292 without issues, without additives, factory heads. My compression is 8:1 so 87 octane.
My 292 provides plenty of power for my f100 4x4. A 460 will provide a whole lot more. It is your call. It all depends on what you are doing with it. What is wrong with the engine in it? Some folks think changing to a 460 will not be easier than rebuilding/refreshing a motor.
A 70,000 mile grain truck motor is very high miles. It could still be good, but very well could need bearings, rings, hone/bore, pump, valve job, etc...
John
My 292 provides plenty of power for my f100 4x4. A 460 will provide a whole lot more. It is your call. It all depends on what you are doing with it. What is wrong with the engine in it? Some folks think changing to a 460 will not be easier than rebuilding/refreshing a motor.
A 70,000 mile grain truck motor is very high miles. It could still be good, but very well could need bearings, rings, hone/bore, pump, valve job, etc...
John
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Thanks for all the good advice. The factory 292 needs overhauled so I'v been thinking about using this grain truck motor until I get my factory 292 built, or when the other dies then put back original motor. But I'll need to save up because I've heard it's kinda pricie on a rebuild for 292. Thanks again Rod
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