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cvicky · 03-18-2023, 10:57 AM

i finally found a refreshed 272 and took it apart to see that its ok
my book doesn't have torque specs
im installing a teflon (FEL-PRO BS 6141) main seal and it talks about rtv black and break in lub
any does and don'ts appreciated

KULTULZ · 03-18-2023, 11:29 AM

The guru (referring to TED EATON) came, saw and spoketh -

https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2008/...-y-and-others/

miker98038 · 03-18-2023, 01:26 PM

This link is the rear main seal installation. If your not familiar with Ted Eaton, have a look at the whole site. There’s also John Mummert and Tim McMasters sites. Between the 3 of them (actually any one of them) there’s nothing they don’t know about Y blocks.

https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2008/...-y-and-others/

Opps, I didn’t follow K’s link far enough. My apologies.

cvicky · 03-18-2023, 07:08 PM

thx guy's now i just need torque specs for the rest of the engine and im good to go

miker98038 · 03-18-2023, 07:30 PM

This will get you started. From Tim McMaster’s site

http://yblockguy.com/techtips/yblocktorquetable.html

See the note at the bottoms regarding the mains.

miker98038 · 03-18-2023, 07:45 PM

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These are a couple of y block assembly books. Each has the occasional error, or item someone will disagree with. I don’t remember the specific ones. If you go to the yblocksforever site, most of that will come up. It’s an “engine” dedicated site, although some sections are more general.

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Y-Block-...s%2C157&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Y-Block-...7938185X&psc=1

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/de...atestPostsPage

Have fun, ask questions.

paul2748 · 03-19-2023, 02:12 PM

Should invest in a shop manual. Has the information you need.

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Originally Posted by cvicky

thx guy's now i just need torque specs for the rest of the engine and im good to go

dmsfrr · 03-19-2023, 07:52 PM

The books miker mentioned are good... you might get one to double check your work before installing it in the car.

cousinjd · 03-19-2023, 10:13 PM

Try local public library.

cvicky · 03-20-2023, 09:27 AM

i have the 1955 FORD CAR shop manual(form 7098-55) was great when i did timing chain on my last Y block
i haven't found general engine torque spec in it yet???
you provided link to eaton , very helpfull thx

paul2748 · 03-20-2023, 03:45 PM

In the 56 Shop Manual, torque specs are in the back. 55 different ?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cvicky

i have the 1955 FORD CAR shop manual(form 7098-55) was great when i did timing chain on my last Y block
i haven't found general engine torque spec in it yet???
you provided link to eaton , very helpfull thx

AllenV · 03-21-2023, 08:05 AM

I have found the 1954-55 Ford Truck Shop Manual to be lacking in many torque specs. My go-to source is the 1959 Ford Truck Shop Manual. Page 1-106 has a fairly complete table. It also provides a table of torque by bolt size. So if you are holding a 5/16-24 bolt you know its max torque is 15-18 ft-lbs, for example.

I think if you get a little bit newer manual and pretend you have a 292 you'll be in good shape.

cvicky · 03-21-2023, 09:11 AM

i got the torque specs from eaton thx

??? my solid lifters are water stained on the top and i can feel it with my finger nail , is that going to eat my cam???

thx

dmsfrr · 03-21-2023, 10:16 AM

If I could feel the wear/rust with my fingernail I'd replace them. Are the lifters & cam new or used?
It might work out better to replace the cam & lifters with a new matched set.
Use a good assembly lube and a high-zinc break-in motor oil.

03-18-2023, 10:57 AM	#1
cvicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ottawa, Ont Canada Posts: 161	272 assembly i finally found a refreshed 272 and took it apart to see that its ok my book doesn't have torque specs im installing a teflon (FEL-PRO BS 6141) main seal and it talks about rtv black and break in lub any does and don'ts appreciated

03-18-2023, 11:29 AM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,475	Re: 272 assembly The guru (referring to TED EATON) came, saw and spoketh - https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2008/...-y-and-others/ __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order) Last edited by KULTULZ; 03-19-2023 at 07:26 AM. Reason: GIVING CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

03-18-2023, 01:26 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,398	Re: 272 assembly This link is the rear main seal installation. If your not familiar with Ted Eaton, have a look at the whole site. There’s also John Mummert and Tim McMasters sites. Between the 3 of them (actually any one of them) there’s nothing they don’t know about Y blocks. https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2008/...-y-and-others/ Opps, I didn’t follow K’s link far enough. My apologies.

03-18-2023, 07:08 PM	#4
cvicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ottawa, Ont Canada Posts: 161	Re: 272 assembly thx guy's now i just need torque specs for the rest of the engine and im good to go

03-18-2023, 07:30 PM	#5
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,398	Re: 272 assembly This will get you started. From Tim McMaster’s site http://yblockguy.com/techtips/yblocktorquetable.html See the note at the bottoms regarding the mains.

03-18-2023, 07:45 PM	#6
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,398	Re: 272 assembly Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) These are a couple of y block assembly books. Each has the occasional error, or item someone will disagree with. I don’t remember the specific ones. If you go to the yblocksforever site, most of that will come up. It’s an “engine” dedicated site, although some sections are more general. https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Y-Block-...s%2C157&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Y-Block-...7938185X&psc=1 http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/de...atestPostsPage Have fun, ask questions.

03-19-2023, 10:13 PM	#9
cousinjd Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 48	Re: 272 assembly Try local public library.

03-20-2023, 09:27 AM	#10
cvicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ottawa, Ont Canada Posts: 161	Re: 272 assembly i have the 1955 FORD CAR shop manual(form 7098-55) was great when i did timing chain on my last Y block i haven't found general engine torque spec in it yet??? you provided link to eaton , very helpfull thx

03-21-2023, 08:05 AM	#12
AllenV Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Rio Grande Valley, NM Posts: 67	Re: 272 assembly I have found the 1954-55 Ford Truck Shop Manual to be lacking in many torque specs. My go-to source is the 1959 Ford Truck Shop Manual. Page 1-106 has a fairly complete table. It also provides a table of torque by bolt size. So if you are holding a 5/16-24 bolt you know its max torque is 15-18 ft-lbs, for example. I think if you get a little bit newer manual and pretend you have a 292 you'll be in good shape. __________________ Allen '55 F100 with slightly newer 292 Y-block find the detailed project story at https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...o-project.html

03-21-2023, 09:11 AM	#13
cvicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ottawa, Ont Canada Posts: 161	Re: 272 assembly i got the torque specs from eaton thx ??? my solid lifters are water stained on the top and i can feel it with my finger nail , is that going to eat my cam??? thx