Hey all. I'm a newbie to the forum here. I'm helping a kid get his grandpa's '57 pickup back on the road, and the 312 block in this thing is worn beyond re-sleeving. And since I've never been a big fan of the re-sleeve I told him I'd just try to find him a replacement block. Any leads? I'm in the Nashville Tennessee area.

Jeffrey Parris

Is it really a 312? What kind of wear does it have? If it's already at 3.86" bore, then you're right, it's a good time to look for another block. If it's not, then you will very likely be fine with an overbore.


Lawrenceville, GA

Do you just need the bare block and not the crank,i have a 56 ford 312 block that i would sell.  Carl Lynn  Circleville ohio

I've got a couple of 292 blocks if that helps.  Closer to you.

Butch Lawson

Manchester,  TN

Sorry for the double post.  New fangled danged technology.

Butch Lawson

Manchester,  TN