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:

A.J.

South Jersey

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

Kudos! The ignition wiring alone made it worth it.

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

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

Sandy Valley, NV

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. 

A.J.

South Jersey

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

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.

Warsaw, IN

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, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Yukon,

Engine looks great. By the way, where did you get that pic for your signature, I would love to get a copy!

Rob

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

 

Rob,

  Send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you the JPEG file.

A.J.

South Jersey

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

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!!

A.J.

South Jersey

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

Hose, Bucket, Degreaser, an assortment of brushes and a bunch of plastic tarps...I don't like pulling engines!!

A.J.

South Jersey

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