I bought another 62 for parts (bad rust problems) that had a good running 292 in it with a 4 bbl. I pulled it, cleaned it up & painted it "Universal Engine Red" (Hot Rod Red). I started the swap from the very tired 223 Sunday Am and have the truck drivable again. It has duals made from the truck single manifolds (til I find some Rams Horns or get headers) with 2" pipes and a pair of Cherry Bombs. This is great, I no longer feel like I have to get out and push it down the street! I still need to modify the Holley's fuel inlet so my Louvered chrome air cleaner will fit over it and install the chrome valve covers plus a few other dress up details.

I have also found another 292 that I am going to buy & hot rod to put in the truck with a T-5 at a later date.

Just kind of stoked and had to post about it.

1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5

2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ

2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train



"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."

Congrats-post a picture. A sound file would be even better.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

Greg,

     sounds like a good deal on the 292. Quite an improvement over the 223. Had a guy locally here in Vegas that did the same swap in a 63 stepside. He said the 292 was easier on gas than the 223, especially on longer trips, probably didn't have to work as hard and a lot less gas pedal because of it. Did you have any front mount problems??

                                  Michael

Michael

Sandy Valley, NV

My Uni was originally a 292 truck. When I had to install the 223 I cut the front mount off very carefully so welding it back on was easy. I left the marks on the frame so I just clamped it in place, tacked it, and went back & filled it in. My plan has always been to put a Y block back in the truck. I have driven it the last couple of days, WOW what a difference from the tired 223! I will get some pics posted soon, maybe I can find someone to help me with a sound file. It still needs a little carb tuning or maybe even a smaller carb (650 Holley came on the engine) so I am sure I can get it running even better. After a couple days driving it to work is obviously better on fuel than the 223 and I have even put my foot in it a few times.

Now for that T-5 swap!

1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5

2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ

2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train



"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."

Greg,

I just put a 500 CFM Edelbrock on top of my old 292.  Works like a champ and very easy to tune!  I think it fits the manifold a bit better than the Holley although I could live without the shiny silver finish. 

A.J.

South Jersey

SMSgt USAF Retired 
1955 Ford Ranch Wagon & a couple of old guitars...Life's Good!

Here's a pic:

A.J.

South Jersey

SMSgt USAF Retired 
1955 Ford Ranch Wagon & a couple of old guitars...Life's Good!

That looks pretty good on there, bout the size I was thinking should be good.

1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5

2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ

2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train



"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."

Looks good, basic black! Back in the day (1961) I did a motor in my 57 convertable in black. Had chrome valve covers, fan, air cleaner etc. The chrome really popped against the black. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Jeez that looks beautiful. Loving the gold rocker covers.

  Picture taken in 1960. Funnily enough it still looks like this!

1959 Mercury Monterey 312 Y Block.   NORFOLK, ENGLAND, UK.

Did a little checking, the carb is a Holley 1850 600 CFM, not horribly too big. I may need to throw a kit in it though. This carb was on the engine when I bought it and it ran so I just bolted it right back on. Still fighting an idle issue, otherwise runs pretty good. Maybe I should go through the valve lash too, if one is hanging open a hair correct vacumn will be an issue.

1964 F 100 LWB Roller 5.0 & T-5

2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ

2009 Harley FXSTB Night Train



"I still have a Y block - it's just not in anything yet."