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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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I spent the last few days re-doing the mainfold and cooling system on the old 292 in my 62 F-250. I gutted the original Oil Bath Air Cleaner and installed a K&N filter in the original housing. I also installed a Pertronix ignition and new plug wires. Then, I replaced the old Autolite 4100 Carb with a 500 CFM Edelbrock (much easier to tune and it doesn't spew gas everywhere!!) Finally, I fabbed up some new steel fuel line to feed the new carb. After the mechanical stuff was complete, I cleaned it all up and added some fresh paint. It aint perfect but it'll do! Here's a before and after shot: 
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By bird55 - 16 Years Ago
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Kudos! The ignition wiring alone made it worth it.
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By Unibodyguy - 16 Years Ago
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A.J. looks real good. Was that intake on the truck when you got it or did you add it on?? The newer carb. should be a whole lot easier to work on, I've done a few of those changes for some friends of mine usually with 302/351's (Carb.) Their pretty trouble free. Michael
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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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Unibodyguy (7/4/2008)
A.J. looks real good. Was that intake on the truck when you got it or did you add it on?? The newer carb. should be a whole lot easier to work on, I've done a few of those changes for some friends of mine usually with 302/351's (Carb.) Their pretty trouble free. Michael Michael, It already had the 4 bbl intake on it. I thought it might need replacing but once I got it off I found that it was actually in pretty good shape. The only issue with replacing the carb was that I needed a spacer since the new Edelbrock carb has 1 11/16" bores and the manifold bores were designed for the old Autolite carb with 1 7/16" bores. It was an easy remedy but unfortunately, I didn't know that until I tried to install the new one! I know the Edelbrock isn't "authentic" FoMoCo and that silver finish shines a bit much, but it sure is easy to tune and maintain.
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By BFOOTER03 - 16 Years Ago
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Very nice!! Really like the matching color on the cleaner and covers. Did you pull the engine or just use a hose and degreaser? It looks like the heads have been painted. I have thought about cleaning mine but I'm afraid if I remove all the dirt, oil and grease that itmight fall apart.
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By 46yblock - 16 Years Ago
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Your engine detailing looks great! Does it have a front or rear sump oil pan? I know that all trucks supposedly have rear sumps. However I removed a 292 from a 63 or 64 F-100 recently, which had a front sump. Another Slick owner on FTE also has a front sump. Just curious. If you want to get rid of your Autolite carb send me a private message. Mike
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 16 Years Ago
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Yukon, Engine looks great. By the way, where did you get that pic for your signature, I would love to get a copy! Rob
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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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Canadian Hot Rodder (7/8/2008)
Yukon, Engine looks great. By the way, where did you get that pic for your signature, I would love to get a copy! Rob Rob, Send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you the JPEG file.
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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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46yblock (7/8/2008)
Your engine detailing looks great! Does it have a front or rear sump oil pan? I know that all trucks supposedly have rear sumps. However I removed a 292 from a 63 or 64 F-100 recently, which had a front sump. Another Slick owner on FTE also has a front sump. Just curious. If you want to get rid of your Autolite carb send me a private message. Mike Mike, Thanks for the compliment! Engine has Rear Sump oil pan. As far as I know, the front sumps were used on the 50s cars to clear the steering linkage. As for the old Autolite carburetor, I already sold it on Ebay. I love getting money for junk parts!!
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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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BFOOTER03 (7/7/2008)
Very nice!! Really like the matching color on the cleaner and covers. Did you pull the engine or just use a hose and degreaser? It looks like the heads have been painted. I have thought about cleaning mine but I'm afraid if I remove all the dirt, oil and grease that itmight fall apart. Hose, Bucket, Degreaser, an assortment of brushes and a bunch of plastic tarps...I don't like pulling engines!!
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By comrade-paul - 16 Years Ago
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Fabulous old chap ! I think I'm going to use Gold on my 312.
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 16 Years Ago
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A.J., your personal email is not on your profile, but you can send me a jpeg to robert.m.bolzon@jci.com thanks.
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By YukonCor55 - 16 Years Ago
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Canadian Hot Rodder (7/8/2008)
A.J., your personal email is not on your profile, but you can send me a jpeg to robert.m.bolzon@jci.com thanks. JPEG sent, it should be in your inbox...Enjoy!!
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