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big job · 12-19-2016, 08:49 AM

Whats wrong with early Y blocks. Answer = junk oil, lack of oil changing. I remember
those so sledged up when they were only 4-5yrs old. Sad as it is, many back then
poured #90 gear oil in them. On or about 1964 the PVC valve came in, big improvement. I look back and people did stupid things back then - putting saw dust
in rear axles corn and pepper in radiators molasses in the crankcase. oh well thats
what was done. I have 4 big Y blocks 332's clean no problem at all. They really have
more power than my 460 injected 'dog' in a late F350. So now If one has a $30,000
vehicle would you do those things to your engine? NO

12-19-2016, 08:49 AM	#17
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,268	Re: Pros and cons of Lincoln flatheads Whats wrong with early Y blocks. Answer = junk oil, lack of oil changing. I remember those so sledged up when they were only 4-5yrs old. Sad as it is, many back then poured #90 gear oil in them. On or about 1964 the PVC valve came in, big improvement. I look back and people did stupid things back then - putting saw dust in rear axles corn and pepper in radiators molasses in the crankcase. oh well thats what was done. I have 4 big Y blocks 332's clean no problem at all. They really have more power than my 460 injected 'dog' in a late F350. So now If one has a $30,000 vehicle would you do those things to your engine? NO