As Ford cars grew in both size and weight after WWII, the need for a more powerful and robust engine than the aging flathead was becoming apparent. The successor of the Flathead engine, the Ford Y-block V-8 engine delivered far better performance and it doesn't have the inherent oiling problems of the Flathead. This engine featured deep skirt block design, and its layout resembles a Y and hence the Y-block name. Manufactured displacements of 239, 256, 272, 292 and 312 cubic inches, this stout engine grew in displacement ...
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As Ford cars grew in both size and weight after WWII, the need for a more powerful and robust engine than the aging flathead was becoming apparent. The successor of the Flathead engine, the Ford Y-block V-8 engine delivered far better performance and it doesn't have the inherent oiling problems of the Flathead. This engine featured deep skirt block design, and its layout resembles a Y and hence the Y-block name. Manufactured displacements of 239, 256, 272, 292 and 312 cubic inches, this stout engine grew in displacement over the years to meet demands for more power. It powered a variety of Ford trucks and cars from 1952 to 1964, including the Thunderbird, Edsel, many Mercury cars and the famous 53-56 pickups. The Ford Y-block has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. With the renewed interest, there are many new high-performance parts on the market. In this comprehensive rebuild and high-performance build-up guide, a step-by-step rebuild of a stock 292 is provided complete with explanatory text and captions as well as full color photos. During the rebuild process, you will learn the unique features of this engine series, and how to build a strong and reliable engine. In addition, author Morris profiles the building a modified supercharged 322 engine that uses the latest performance parts and technology developed specifically for this engine series. You are shown how to machine and prep the block, refurbish the cylinder heads, and select the optimal rotating assembly for a particular horsepower level. The last book published on Y-Blocks was 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative step-by-step engine rebuild and high-performance book until now. The enthusiasts have been clamoring for information and of course owners will find invaluable coverage of the new parts
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When I was a teenager my first car was a 1954 Ford that I did a valve job on. Turns out the problem was elsewhere, but I learned a lot from the experience. I have no intention of rebuilding another engine, but it's fun to look at this and go down memory lane so to speak. I really enjoyed this book.
