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

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


Lawrenceville, GA

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

Lincoln uses two bolts as well.  No Ford V8 engine I'm aware of uses 3 bolt valve covers.


Lawrenceville, GA

Only thing comes to mind with 3 bolt valve covers is a scruby 4.3L V6 but I doubt it's one of these.


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

How about a pic?

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?

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

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

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?

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Here I think I found it!


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles