Ford y block rebuild book

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. All were cast at ford s cleveland engine plant for a few. Its an indispensible guide for performing a professionalcaliber rebuild and buildup of the yblock. Its for a 1962 year y block, and is the triangular shape alloy body llike the early 289 style units. This book is a wonderful source of information on the ford yblock. Y block 1954 1964 ford trucks, 1954 1962 ford cars, 1955 1956 1957 thunderbirds. Overview 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.

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. Cartech sa257p book how to rebuild and modify ford yblock. Most of the tools and equipment you need are standard to any enthusiasts workshop. Its been used on everything from early fairlanes and mustangs to newer model mustangs and light trucks. Whether its a 272, 292, or 312 ford yblock that you are. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance buildup guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two stock engines is provided, complete with explanatory text and captions as well as fullcolor photos.

The company had designed the yblock for a 1953 introduction, but a shortage of nickel due to korean war needs prevented the company from manufacturing the engine in sufficient quantities. Whether its a 272, 292, or 312 ford y block that you are. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Cartech how to rebuild and modify ford y block engines book. Y block engine new and used car and truck parts and. Its an invaluable resource for understanding intrinsic oiling issues of the unique flathead and the layout assembly for which the engine is named. Rebuild modify ford y block book engines manual 312 292 272 256. Featuring a huge selection of 292 ford yblock v8 parts in stock and ready to ship. Most important, morris details the steps to effectively remedy the yblock oiling problems.

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. 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. The ford yblock has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. This 1957vintage 292 block is the raw material for the performance y block engine build. Rebuilding your 312292 y block engine classic thunderbird club. Today the y block is becoming more popular with restomods, street rods, and custom built applications. Has new points, condensor, rotor and cap, points gap is 0. The last book published on y blocks was 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative stepbystep engine rebuild and highperformance book until now. 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. 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. The distributor is a complete new nos item i got for her. 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. I dont think that the later year unit would affect its performance, if anything should have a superior advance set up etc. Ford y block engines how to rebuild modify book brand new.

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. Its an indispensible guide for performing a professionalcaliber rebuild and buildup of the y block. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance buildup guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two stock engines is provided, complete with explanatory text and captions. The first yblock on ford automobiles was the 239 in. 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 yblock v8. If its the one by james eickman, get ready for a good book but horrible pictures assuming you purchased a new copy. Most important, morris details the steps to effectively remedy the y block oiling problems. This 1957vintage 292 block is the raw material for the performance yblock engine build. Ford y block repair and rebuild the 19541962 ford ohv v8 engine booknew. Vintage sun rc70 7000 rpm tachometer 50s60s hot rod gasser b. Customers who bought this item also bought ford 351 cleveland engines. The ford y block has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. Today the yblock is becoming more popular with restomods, street rods, and custom built applications. The person who needs a book to tell them how to rebuild and engine needs way more.

Engineering changes to the main bearing saddle areas of the 312 block resulted in it being weaker than that of its predecessor. Nos 6470 ford mustang 289 351 2barrel bbl carburetor spacer d2tz9a589a fomoco. I was recently given the opportunity to rebuild a pair of ford 292 yblock engines with each going into 1963 f100 pickups. Not so for the heavy truck series which use the larger and similar lincoln y blocks. 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 yblock engines how to rebuild and modify book. How to rebuild gm lsseries engines by chris werner. Great book, but misleading cover, as i have a 351gt cleveland and this book.

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. Ford 292 y block 19551964 master kit includes pistons lifters camshaft and more. The yblock was a suitable and worthy successor to the highly regarded ford flathead v8. Carlisle was recently building a y block for one of his. Author james eickmans yblock book is one of the older books in the motorbooks international performance library. It produced bhp 97 kw at 4,200 rpm as opposed to the flatheads final 110 bhp 82 kw at 3,800 rpm, an. Tubular yblock pushrods in oem length are available from speedpro. With the renewed interest, many new highperformance parts are on the market. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two engines is provided, complete with explanatory text and captions as well as fullcolor photos.

How to rebuild the smallblock ford by george reid books on. Read download how to rebuild ford v 8 engines pdf pdf. Rebuild the connecting rods, have the small end rebushed and the big end resized when you install new. Whether youre rebuilding or modifying your ford y block engine, this book sa257p has exactly what you need to succeed. 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. First introduced in the 1957 thunderbird, ford s 312 c. 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. How to rebuild and modify is an authoritative, easy to follow guide for rebuilding the yblock and maintain high performance. 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. 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 book is a great reference for the ford car y block. Howto rebuild ford yblock engines book, build for max. In this comprehensive rebuild and highperformance buildup guide, a stepbystep rebuild of two stock engines is provided complete with explanatory text and. Howto rebuild and modify ford 351 cleveland engines. 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. One of the most popular engines ever built is the small block ford engine. I say forgotten because it is easy to find info on ford s flatheads, fes, small blocks, etc. How to rebuild the smallblock ford by george reid books. From teardown to breakin ford windsor small block performance. Street rodder magazine ran a 10part performance build starting in february 1999, included a y block parts supplier list. 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. The last book published on yblocks was more than 20 years ago, but there has not been an authoritative stepbystep engine rebuild and high. How to rebuild and modify the photos in this edition are black and white. The family of early overhead valve v8 engines from ford, also known as the y block, was common among the ford thunderbird, mercury, and crown victoria in the mid to late 1950s.

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 automotive engine manuals the motor bookstore. Ford edselmer cury 272 292 y block full engine gasket setkit best 195564 fits. This is the book ford yblock owners and fans have been waiting for. Its an indispensible guide for performing a professionalcaliber rebuild and buildup of the. 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. 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. Tubular pushrods are hollow, which results in less powerrobbing mass. This tech tip is from the full book, how to rebuild bigblock filed under. This will ensure smooth assembly and an accurate torque reading. This upgrade is advised for any yblock engine rebuild, including stock.

Ford 292312 yblock lake style header kit, 158 tube, 4 inch cone. This stout engine was installed in millions of ford cars from 1954 to 1962 and ford trucks from 1952 to 1964. Find y block engine on sale here with the largest selection of y block engine anywhere online. They were used in ford trucks longer than in the carsup through 1964and hes built and rebuilt a ton of them. With the renewed interest, there are many new highperformance parts on the market. I chose the 292 over the 312 because the 292 has the stronger casting of the two for performance applications. 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. The enthusiasts have been clamoring for information and of course owners will find invaluable coverage of the new parts, machining process, and assembly techniques. Whats there is good but with a revision this would be a super excellent publication. Mar 01, 2014 most important, morris details the steps to effectively remedy the yblock oiling problems. This is the book ford y block owners and fans have been waiting for. How to rebuild and modify manual provides stepby step disassembly and assembly instructionsprocedures. If youre a yblock enthusiast, you will have to have this 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.

Two current engine rebuilders that stand out when it comes to rebuilding ford y block engines are ted eaton, lorano texas. 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. How to repair and rebuild the 195462 ford ohv v8 paperback november 21, 1984. 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. He shows you how to identify components and conduct a thorough inspection so you select a sound block, heads, intake, and other components. Only wish that this publication could be revised and updated to newer and clear color pictures. The only drawback is the lack of information regarding the less common problems that might be encountered when rebuilding the subject engine. Hot rod engine tech ford yblock hot rod engine tech. 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.