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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,603
Posted By dw-satx
Re: Y Block Normal Vacuum w/mild Perf. Street Cam?

Removed a plug from the front of intake and am now seeing 15” of vacuum. That means the 7.5 power valve should be correct and my problem is elsewhere. I do have a rebuild kit ordered for the carb and...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,603
Posted By dw-satx
Re: Y Block Normal Vacuum w/mild Perf. Street Cam?

Tried the starting fluid trick after the suggestion and no vacuum leak detectable with that method.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,603
Posted By dw-satx
Question Y Block Normal Vacuum w/mild Perf. Street Cam?

The freshly rebuilt engine (292 Y block) in my '61 F100 pickup stumbles on acceleration. The carb (Autolite 2100) fuel mixture seems to be very rich at idle and I cannot lean it out with the idle...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-04-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,684
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 292 Y Block Electronic Ignition Conversion Advice

Thanks for all the info guys. I have decided to stick with the points for now. The frustration was not being able to get the points set correctly to achieve the correct dwell 28 - 32 with the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-26-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,684
Posted By dw-satx
292 Y Block Electronic Ignition Conversion Advice

I would like to convert my distributor to electronic ignition. Anyone have any advice or recommendations for doing that? It is a 1961 292 Y Block in a '61 F100 1/2 ton pickup. I see that there are...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-10-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By dw-satx
Wink Re: 292 Starter/Bell Housing Rubber Gasket

Not sure why it directed to a Corvette page, but that is where I got the starter/bell housing gasket. It was buried in the links for Antique cars when hitting the link I put in the post.:o At least...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-24-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 292 Starter/Bell Housing Rubber Gasket

Thanks Big Job!

Here is a link if anyone else is looking: https://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_truck_late/ford-pickup-truck-starter-to-flywheel-housing-seal-239-272-and-292-v8-with-11-clutch.html
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-24-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By dw-satx
Question 292 Starter/Bell Housing Rubber Gasket

Does anyone have a P/N and source for the 292 Y block starter/bell housing gasket? I still have the one on mine, but it is looking a little mangled and would like to replace it before re-installing....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-19-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,148
Posted By dw-satx
Re: Broke My 292 Y Block Oil Dipstick Tube

I did not have the exhaust manifolds on yet and was trying to line it up with the nearest bolt hole. The tube fit in really tight and I should have backed it out and re-aligned it to be closer to the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-13-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,148
Posted By dw-satx
Re: Broke My 292 Y Block Oil Dipstick Tube

Yeah, the T-Bird one looks the same as mine. Trying to order one from classictbird.com. Thanks much!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-13-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,148
Posted By dw-satx
Re: Broke My 292 Y Block Oil Dipstick Tube

Yes, the engine is out. I was tapping it in and then tried to bend it over to the bolt hole and felt it snap. This is one of the things I am trying to wrap up before putting it back in the truck....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-13-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,148
Posted By dw-satx
Question Broke My 292 Y Block Oil Dipstick Tube

I broke the dipstick tube on my 292 Y Block in a '61 F100. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? Having a hard time finding anything (new or used). I broke the original trying to get it...
Forum: Late V8 05-29-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,029
Posted By dw-satx
WTB - 292 Y Block Head Bolts

I am having a very hard time finding head bolts for my '61 292 Y Block. Can someone tell me where I can find a set? Every place I check is out of stock. The engine is from a '61 Ford F100 Uni-body. I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-03-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,134
Posted By dw-satx
Advice on Installing 292 Y Block Rear Main Rope Seal

Any advice on how to properly install the rear main rope seal on my newly machined 1961 292 Y Block? It is the original engine going back into my son's 1961 F100. I have the service manual, but was...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-06-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Finally got news back on the status of my engine from the machine shop. Block is good, but one of the heads has a crack. They are investigating if they can repair it with a pin and stitch method. I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-11-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Here is a picture of the truck taken the day we brought it home. The other side and rear are just as straight as the drivers side. Sorry for the B&W photo, but had a HDD failure and lost the color...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-11-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Thanks scicala! Will keep that in mind if I decide to swap carbs. For now I think I am going to stay with the Autolite/Motorcraft 2100 and see how it runs with that setup. Just need to find an...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-11-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,977
Posted By dw-satx
Decoding a VIN for 1961 F100 Unibody

I have been researching the VIN or S/N number on my son' F100 unibody. This is what I have come up with. Everything matches, but can't figure out the DSO numbers. The info for this came off the plate...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-10-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Thanks Ole Don, Mine is still on there at the moment. Will make sure to get that removed, bagged and tagged for reinstall when we get it back from the machine shop.

Don (DW-SATX)
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-08-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

I think it is a GOAE-9425-F or a COAE-9425-F.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-08-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Judging from some pics on the web, it looks like I have an Autolite 2100. I'll look up pics for the Ford Motorcraft 2 bbl and compare to that as well.

Those look pretty darn similar and the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-08-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Not sure what I have as there is no manufacturer logo or name anywhere that I can see anyway. It is not the original carb and why I was so eager to replace it. Here are a few pics.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-08-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Daves55Sedan, Hardened valve seats is definitely one of the things I will have done - just did not have it on my list. I am having the heads re-worked at the same time I take the block in to be...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-08-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

[QUOTE=dmsfrr;1426387]Here's a link for engine colors, scroll down to the 4th chart.
http://www.y-block.info/enginecolor.html


Per that chart, I should have a black block and red valve covers....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-08-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,090
Posted By dw-satx
Re: 1961 F100 Unibody 292 Y Block Rebuild Advice

Tinker, I had already pulled the heads so went and took a look at those oil passages and they do not appear to be clogged, but it can definitely use a good cleaning. That will be one of the things...
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