I thought I might introduce myself. I bought my first Y blocked vehicle. Its a 1959 F100 short bed.

Its got a 292, and I am told it has a 4 speed. I think 3, but I take delivery in the morning. I know WIndsors from 289 to 351. I also know SBC. I have raced both. I also know the 230 flathead 6. I realize the internal combustion engine is what it is, but am pretty excited to get a Y-Block. I knew nothing about this engine, until this week. Stacked runners, Rocker arm oil issues perhaps, and tappets that go in from underneath.... Low RPM TQ and they are supposed to have a great sound.

How great / reliable is this engine? I read about upgrades, and evolution if you will old technology to new.

Any carburation issues from stacked runners? I understand the 59 was the last year for the big valves, and the heads can flow... I have no intention on racing this, just a reliable driver, and a good sound while doing an occasional burn out..

I could not find an introduction area



Mike