Ok, I'm new here, so I'll make this short. I just bought a '64 F-100 with what I'm assuming to be the original 292 Y. I bought it locally and I'm friends with one of the gentlemen who helped rebuild this engine several years ago, although I didn't know the owner before buying the truck.

Neither one of them knows exactly what they put into this engine, and it didn't run when I bought it. It had old gas and a VERY dirty carb. It now runs pretty good except I think it needs a new carb. According to the previous owner, he didn't put more than 200-300 miles on it before parking it, so it's a fresh rebuild.

My big question is: Is this engine, in good running order, worth anything? I'm actually thinking of selling it and the 3-speed and putting in a Windsor/C-4 combo. I know, I know...you're all Y-block fans and probably can't figure out why I would do such a thing, but the fact is, I'm still considering it.

Can anyone tell me what I might be able to get for it?

Thanks,
ScottRod

I don't know, maybe $4-500ish. If you can prove it was rebuilt by providing documentation, it can be worth more but sitting for several years doesn't help it.



If you don't mind my asking, why are you considering a windsor?


Lawrenceville, GA

Well, I cannot provide anything on it, other than it runs good and I could probably take video of it running and driving before pulling it out.

Considering the Windsor because I've had alot of them, experience working on them, parts are more readily available, etc. This is a driver.

ScottRod

If this is your only reason, then I encourage you to learn about the Y. If you can work on a Windsor, you can work on a Y.

Mine is a driver. When I'm not modifying it, it is my primary source of transportation. I drive it all year long. Many other here do as well. As with a Windsor, reliability is not an issue when things are done right. In the event that something does break, parts are available enough, many through local chain stores, that if you have another vehicle, it is not a concern. It's far more likely that other parts of the truck will need replacement, which are equally, if not more difficult to find. I know because I have one.

You can put a C4 behind a Y if you wish.


Lawrenceville, GA

In addition to what Charlie said, value depends a little on your location too.  In this area of S. OR it probably wouldnt bring more than $400 if that, even with documentation.  Two main reasons are the state of current economy which is even worse here that most places, and there are too many scrub and SBF lovers.  SBF stuff goes pretty cheap too, however.  A couple years back a man gave me a free rebuilt never installed C-4!

Personally I think at least half of the interest provided by a '64 F-100 is the engine.

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.

Everyone is being polite so I will try too.  I like Fords but I love the Y, it has a character all its own and a little more personality than a SBF.  A Windsor is a good engine, I am building one now for a Mustang,  but as said before you will get more respect and a lot more fun questions if you retain the Y in your '64.

Your engine may get $300-$500 here in CA.  Welcome to the Y site.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

If you have to let it go let us know where you are located.

I would love to have it for my 64 f100.

I'll let it live on.

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

I'm new here too. I have been building engines for 30 years and just finished my first Y block and I must say it's been great. It is a neat engine and the crowds at the shows sure like it. You just don't see too many of them around. I was going to swap in a SBF and even thought about a mod motor in my 55 Bird instead I added an AOD and a set of gears. Glad I did.

Wayne

Wayne
Located in Lineboro, MD
55 Retro Bird
65 Cobra FFR
69 Dart

I've put over 300,000 miles on a couple of Windsors without the slightest bit of trouble,so I am a great fan of them.However,I would not even think of replacing a Y-block with one.The Y sound, durability and torque characteristics make it a truly unique engine.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

Another fact is you will devalue the truck when you take the Y out and replace with a windsor. I believe the y is much more fun to work with and a much better conversation piece when the hood is open....................especially if you do any buildups on the engine THEY really do look great !!!!!!!!!!! AND adding more power is no more a big deal than doing it with a windsor only the Y will create more conversation with the public so you will be busier.

-Gary Burnette-