56 f100
 

Hello everyone,working on a 56 f100 with my son it’s a350 with s10 5spd trying to hook up clutch linkage ,it’s a typical small block Chevy with heavy duty Summit fork any ideas thanks Gregg

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Try the HAMB

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I've been down that road in the past. Bought a '56 F100 with a 327 engine, and it was a typical Chev, the cam was flat, the guides were worn out and the rear main thrust was wasted. Did the best thing I could do...It now keeps my ski dock in place and the pickup wound up with a sweet running Y block

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Best idea is to replace the scrub engine with a Y Block.

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No, the best thing for the OP to do is go here -

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

There will be those that can help him there. No use being impolite and/or rude.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1705730132

The 1956 Ford F-100 is a great looking truck.
Congratulations on your good choice of vehicle.

Re: 56 f100
 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php May have the info you are looking for, they have a 48 to 56 section.

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Too late, the rudeness has already spilled out. I prefer a Ford engine in a Ford too, but there is nothing wrong with a small block Chevy. Especially because they are cheaper to build.
Come on, lets hear all of the negativity towards me too.

Sal

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Now wait a minute. Are you trying to supersede me as the most disliked poster here?

I don't understand some people (well, at my age, most people). All that needed to be mentioned is that this is an all FORD FORUM and to better find help somewhere where the information would most likely be more available.

It's a new society Sal and it ain't gonna get any better.

"I Came To Praise Caesar ... "

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Where is the "get off my lawn"?

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[QUOTE=KULTULZ;2285085]
Now wait a minute. Are you trying to supersede me as the most disliked poster here?


No, just trying to spread the truth.

Sal

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One has to admit, the SBC was an engineering feat. When I was young they ruled the street and track.

And then they found the 396 ... :mad:

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That rear sump pan is what did it. The SBC fit in just about everything as a bolt in. Ford's front sump on everything required chassis mods and other stuff to fit. Add to that the ever changing engine line....flat head - Y block - MEL - FE - Windsor - Cleveland and now the Mod motors. Easy to be the engine of choice when the basic structure didn't change for decades.

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And to somewhat counter that -

FORD had to counter GM's multi-vehicle lines (CHEV-GMC-PONT-OLDS-BUICK) with each having it's own engine tech whereas FORD had to CYA on all it's divisions with fewer engine options.