Replace Flathead with Y-Block?

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Richard makes a good point. I recall in 1961 I had a 40 Ford with a 265 SBC and it ran great with zero problems. Didn't ruin the car at all. Just think of all the old Fords that were "ruined" with 331 Hemis, Olds Rocket 88's and Cadillac engines.

Had a chance of buying a running Olds Rocket 88 10yrs ago for $300. I didn't. Also had a nice 61 caddy 390 that I sold and the guy let it rot outside. Regret both decisions.


Couple google searches for you on the yblock install. If anyone on earth has put a yblock in a 52 ford (and are on the web) they will be on the hamb or here, not a lot of luck here on what you want. Join there and ask also. I have not done this personally so...

see post 7. tuck.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...0-ford.693307/

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...k-into-f1.html

I can search for more if you like. But sometimes you need to do the legwork. I would think a yblock in a 52 sedan would be fairly natural conversion. DougE sorry if I can do more let me know.
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