Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify Morris CharlesPaperback
Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify Morris CharlesPaperback The photos in this edition are black and white.As Ford cars grew in both size and weight after WWII, the need for a more…
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Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify Morris CharlesPaperback
The photos in this edition are black and white.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. This engine featured deep skirt block design, and its layout resembles a "Y," hence the Y-block name. The successor of the Flathead engine, the Ford Y-block V-8 engine delivered far better performance and it didn't have the inherent oiling problems of the Flathead.
It powered a variety of Ford trucks and cars from 1952 to 1964, including the Thunderbird, Edsel, and the famous 53-56 pickups.The Ford Y-block has been largely ignored for years, but now the engine is enjoying a renaissance. 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. With the renewed interest, many new