The block and heads were cleaned up and pressure tested. Street rodder magazine ran a 10part performance build starting in february 1999, included a y block parts supplier list. Whats there is good but with a revision this would be a super excellent publication. Mar 21, 2015 i was recently given the opportunity to rebuild a pair of ford 292 y block engines with each going into 1963 f100 pickups. The first yblock on ford automobiles was the 239 in. The ford yblock has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. How to rebuild the smallblock ford by george reid books on. Named for its unique y shaped cylinder block with the crankshaft centerline located well above the bottom of the block, the y block remains a nostalgic favorite for many ford enthusiasts. This book is an excellent general purpose reference as it addresses the common problems the majority of people will encounter in rebuilding or modifying a ford yblock engine. The ford yblock v8 never achieved the popularity of the ford flathead or the small block chevy, but it did set a few performance standards back in the day and is still revered by many ford enthusiasts. You need to be sure that your yblock doesnt hide critical flaws and its worth rebuilding. How to build a reliable, powerful ford yblock hot rod.
In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance buildup guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two stock engines is provided complete with explanatory text and. The yblock was the same displacement as the old ford flathead v8 that it replaced but with a bigger bore and a shorter stroke 3. Cartech how to rebuild and modify ford yblock engines book. How to rebuild the smallblock ford by george reid, paperback. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance buildup guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two stock engines is provided, complete with explanatory text and captions. Whether youre rebuilding or modifying your ford yblock engine, this book sa257p has exactly what you need to succeed. Book, ford yblock engines how to rebuild and modify, by charles morris, in this comprehensive rebuild and high performance build up guide, a step by step rebuild of two stock engines is provided complete with explanatory text and captions as well as full color photos, during the rebuild process, you learn the unique features of this engine series and how to build a strong and reliable engine. In this ford yblock stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book 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. This 1957vintage 292 block is the raw material for the performance y block engine build.
How to repair and rebuild the 195462 ford ohv v8 9780879381851 by eickman, james and a great selection of similar new, used and. This is the book ford yblock owners and fans have been waiting for. Ford yblock engines how to rebuild and modify book. The last book published on yblocks was more than 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book. With the amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable cores out there, you dont have to worry about spending an arm and a leg for over the years, the smallblock ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used. How to repair and rebuild the 195462 ford ohv v8, and finally stumbled on a basic record on the color schemes of the engines and components. Whats there is good but with a revision this would be a. The ford y block has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. Whether its a 272, 292, or 312 ford yblock that you are.
Includes stepbystep guide for rebuilding two stock engines and one performance engine with many color photos covering the process. Forged pistons, moly rings, rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, new oil pump, new lifters, timing set, brass freeze plugs, block dowels, woodruff keys, gasket set, oil pump drive shaft. I chose the 292 over the 312 because the 292 has the stronger casting of the two for performance applications. This stout engine was installed in millions of ford cars from 1954 to 1962 and ford trucks from 1952 to 1964. Charlie morris new all color rebuild and modify book offers a real shot in the arm for yblock fans, particularly those who are not readily familiar with the inner. He shows you how to identify components and conduct a thorough inspection so you select a sound block, heads, intake, and other components. I was recently given the opportunity to rebuild a pair of ford 292 yblock engines with each going into 1963 f100 pickups. Book, ford y block engines how to rebuild and modify, by charles morris, in this comprehensive rebuild and high performance build up guide, a step by step rebuild of two stock engines is provided complete with explanatory text and captions as well as full color photos, during the rebuild process, you learn the unique features of this engine series and how to build a strong and reliable engine. A history buff might want to also look at chase morseys book the man who saved the ford v8 on the product decisions behind this engine. Its an invaluable resource for understanding intrinsic oiling issues of the unique flathead and the layout assembly for which the engine is named. First introduced in the 1957 thunderbird, fords 312 c. The book is a great reference for the ford car y block. How to rebuild and modify is an authoritative, easy to follow guide for rebuilding the yblock and maintain high performance. Named for its unique yshaped cylinder block with the crankshaft centerline located well above the bottom of the block, the yblock remains a nostalgic favorite for many ford enthusiasts.
Most important, morris details the steps to effectively remedy the yblock oiling problems. From the earliest fairlanes and mustangs to the latest mustangs and light trucks, the ford smallblock has powered them all. Not so for the heavy truck series which use the larger and similar lincoln y blocks. If youre performing a stock rebuild, the machine operations are simpler, straightforward, and less expensive.
Specs, assembly and other information on the y block and flathead ford engine. Howto rebuild and modify ford 351 cleveland engines. They were used in ford trucks longer than in the carsup through 1964and hes built and rebuilt a ton of them. Carlisle was recently building a y block for one of his. The book is a great reference for the ford car yblock.
The enthusiasts have been clamoring for information and of course owners will find invaluable coverage of the new parts, machining process, and assembly techniques. 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. Each has its own set of requirements, cost of parts, and machining charges. Over the years, the small block ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used engines on the planet.
With the renewed interest, many new highperformance parts are on the market. Cartech sa257p book how to rebuild and modify ford yblock. The last book published on y blocks was more than 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book until now. From teardown to breakin ford windsor smallblock performance. It produced bhp 97 kw at 4,200 rpm as opposed to the flatheads final 110 bhp 82 kw at 3,800 rpm, an. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two engines is provided, complete with explanatory text and captions as well as full. The family of early overhead valve v8 engines from ford, also known as the yblock, was common among the ford thunderbird, mercury, and crown victoria in the mid to late 1950s. Ford 292 y block 19551964 master kit includes pistons lifters camshaft and more. Charlie morris new all color rebuild and modify book offers a real shot in the arm for yblock fans, particularly those who are not readily familiar with the inner workings of this popular early ford v8. New ford y block build book there hasnt been a good y block book since well, since ford y block v8s were in vogue more than 50 years ago. Yblock 1954 1964 ford trucks, 1954 1962 ford cars, 1955 1956 1957 thunderbirds.
Ford 292 y block v8 195564 engine rebuild overhaul kit ringsrod brgsgkts. The last book published on yblocks was more than 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book until now. Ford 292 yblock v8 195564 engine rebuild overhaul kit ringsrod brgsgkts. Street rodder magazine ran a 10part performance build starting in february 1999, included a yblock parts supplier list. Over the years, the smallblock ford has remained one of the most popular and widely used engines on the planet. Only wish that this publication could be revised and updated to newer and clear color pictures. Its an indispensible guide for performing a professionalcaliber rebuild and buildup of the. From the earliest fairlanes and mustangs to the latest mustangs and light trucks, the ford small block has powered them all. Fordedselmer cury 272 292 yblock full engine gasket setkit best 195564 fits. How to rebuild and modify manual provides stepby step disassembly and assembly instructionsprocedures. In this ford y block stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book 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. Howto rebuild ford yblock engines book, build for max. If youre building a vintage ford truck, the yblock is the only mill that will do from an emotional standpoint. The last book published on yblocks was more than 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance.
Author and ford tech expert charles morris explains each critical aspect of rebuilding a stock 239, 256, 272, 292, and 312ci yblock and building a modified yblock. Ford yblock how to repair and rebuild the 195462 ford ohv v8 by james eickman published by motorbooks international, was out of print but now reprinted, well worth the 20 or 25 bucks. The block bored 60 over with new pistons and rings. With the amount of aftermarket support and rebuildable. This book is an excellent general purpose reference as it addresses the common problems the majority of people will encounter in rebuilding or modifying a ford y block engine. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance buildup guide, a stepbystep rebuild of a stock 292 is provided complete with explanatory text and captions as well as full color photos.
Its an indispensible guide for performing a professionalcaliber rebuild and buildup of the yblock. By reading this book before beginning your rebuild, you gain insight into the task at hand, know what steps to follow, and recognize the differences and idiosyncrasies within the engine family known as the ford y block v8. Today the yblock is becoming more popular with restomods, street rods, and custom built applications. How to repair and rebuild the 195462 ford ohv v8 9780879381851 by eickman, james and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The yblock was a suitable and worthy successor to the highly regarded ford flathead v8. A yblock rebuild can range from bone stock to full race, and inbetween you have highperformance street. The front is a good history section, the middle is a good section on repair, and the end is a series of blowup diagrams and parts lists. I got it back and put it all together using the yblock rebuild book and of course, the various yblock internet sites. Engineering changes to the main bearing saddle areas of the 312 block resulted in it being weaker than that of its predecessor. Hot rod engine tech ford yblock hot rod engine tech. Rebuild modify ford yblock book engines manual 312 292 272 256. Not so for the heavy truck series which use the larger and similar lincoln yblocks. Sep 18, 2009 ford y block how to repair and rebuild the 195462 ford ohv v8 by james eickman published by motorbooks international, was out of print but now reprinted, well worth the 20 or 25 bucks.
New ford yblock build book there hasnt been a good yblock book since well, since ford yblock v8s were in vogue more than 50 years ago. This 1957vintage 292 block is the raw material for the performance yblock engine build. With the renewed interest, there are many new highperformance parts on the market. Forget the 90degree fairlane v8 known as the smallblock ford, and both the fe and 385series bigblocks a lot of enthusiasts like to install in classic ford trucks. This book is a wonderful source of information on the ford y block. Author and ford tech expert charles morris explains each critical aspect of rebuilding a stock 239, 256, 272, 292, and 312ci y block and building a modified y block. When ford increased the displacement of the yblock from 292 to 312 ci, it increased the crankshafts stroke as well as the main bearing journal size. Heads redone with new valves, springs and rocker shafts. To accommodate the larger main bearing journals, ford cast and machined a cylinder block that had less beef where it was needed the most.
Its been used on everything from early fairlanes and mustangs to newer model mustangs and light trucks. While both engines started life out as 1963 two barrel pickup engines, one was a restoration project while the other was to be a mildly hopped up version. Y block 1954 1964 ford trucks, 1954 1962 ford cars, 1955 1956 1957 thunderbirds. Cartech how to rebuild and modify ford y block engines book.
The ford y block v8 never achieved the popularity of the ford flathead or the small block chevy, but it did set a few performance standards back in the day and is still revered by many ford enthusiasts. From teardown to breakin ford windsor small block performance. All were cast at fords cleveland engine plant for a few short years, making 312 engines highly sought. The only drawback is the lack of information regarding the less common problems that might be. Mar 01, 2014 most important, morris details the steps to effectively remedy the yblock oiling problems. One of the most popular engines ever built is the small block ford engine.
This book is a wonderful source of information on the ford yblock. Ford automotive engine manuals the motor bookstore. The only drawback is the lack of information regarding the less common problems that might be encountered when rebuilding the subject engine. Whether youre rebuilding or modifying your ford y block engine, this book sa257p has exactly what you need to succeed. Rebuild modify ford y block book engines manual 312 292 272 256.
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