I might have a set of manifold hold down clamps for a 256 merc,I will check today carl

Have been told that the 'E' 'Bird intake manifold hold down 'clam shells' are identical to those used on '54 Ford 239 and '54 Merc 256 engines...

Hope this helps, Slumlord. 


NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

Nice setup. Chrome on the air cleaner is not correct but the rest looks right. Air cleaner was Argent. The hold downs are really hard to find. Would like to have a set.

This is a q-u-a-l-i-t-y set-up.  Not mine; known the owner since the early '70s; he owned the car this came off before I knew him.  IF I needed a dual quad set-up for an automatic '57 'Bird or if you did, I'd recommend it unconditionally.  Not a fix-'em-up project.  Complete, No disappointments, No surprises.  ALL original Ford parts.  Everything correct... throttle linkage, carburetors, fuel lines; valley pan, air cleaner, 'E' ignition distributor.  No reproduction components from anyone.  Does not have the garbage can fuel filter unit. 

Listed on eBay.  Item auction number to search is 331521875761
Read the ad, see the pictures.
Consider calling the owner direct.  Phone 315-446-5064 Eastern time, Central New York.  Ask for Ron.  Tell him that you're a Y-block Forum member.  He's a car guy who has forgotten more about this stuff than I'll ever know! 

or click the Internet address    http://www.ebay.com/itm/331521875761  


NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York