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By rab1969 - 7 Years Ago
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Hi I just recently got hold of a Y BLOCK I know more about FE and small blocks. This is my first Y block just wanted to know how to id my block.
My engine has 3 bolts in the valve cover. one on each end and one in the middle and has a factory 4v. As stated before I don,t that much about these engines. Just couldn't pass on the deal less than $50.00 and it still runs
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By charliemccraney - 7 Years Ago
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No Y-block uses a 3 bolt valve cover. Do you have pictures of the engine?
For id'ing parts: http://www.ford-y-block.com/technical.htm
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By rab1969 - 7 Years Ago
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can have one tomorrow. what other ford engine has dist. like scruberolet in back of block. could this be a lincoln block came out of a truck
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By charliemccraney - 7 Years Ago
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Lincoln uses two bolts as well. No Ford V8 engine I'm aware of uses 3 bolt valve covers.
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By 56_Fairlane - 7 Years Ago
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Only thing comes to mind with 3 bolt valve covers is a scruby 4.3L V6 but I doubt it's one of these.
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By Tedster - 7 Years Ago
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How about a pic?
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By DANIEL TINDER - 7 Years Ago
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Could the middle bolt be some kind of ‘jerry-rigged’ aftermarket rocker assembly oilers? Have you removed a cover yet to inspect the valve gear?
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By kevink1955 - 7 Years Ago
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DANIEL TINDER (1/4/2018)
Could the middle bolt be some kind of ‘jerry-rigged’ aftermarket rocker assembly oilers? Have you removed a cover yet to inspect the valve gear?
If my name was "Jerry" I would take exception. I always thought it was "Jury Rigged", Around here thats more likely.
I cannot think of anything that has 3 bolt valve covers, looking forward to a picture
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By DANIEL TINDER - 7 Years Ago
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The terms seem interchangeable, though (according to my dictionary) ‘jerry-built’ came first. We are the product of our early environment. I’ll bet (like me) you used to think Porsche was a one syllable word?
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By 56_Fairlane - 7 Years Ago
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Here I think I found it!
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By 1960fordf350 - 7 Years Ago
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Are you sure it's a Ford? The old Dodge hemi's in the trucks used 3 big screws in the center to hold the covers over the plug wires.
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By 56_Fairlane - 7 Years Ago
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If it's a running Hemi, then $50 was a screaming deal.
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By willys392 - 7 Years Ago
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sounds like it might be an old Chrysler Poly motor, 318 (US) or 313 (CDN)
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By charliemccraney - 7 Years Ago
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That is probably it. That's a cool motor to get, in running condition, for $50.
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By 56_Fairlane - 7 Years Ago
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So where are the photos? I'm beginning to be a bit skeptical that there even is an engine.
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By dennis22 - 7 Years Ago
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Probably just revving us up.
Next someone will claim they have a Y block with the distributor at the front.🙀🤥
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