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Kahuna · 09-07-2015, 01:51 PM

What models got the 312 engine in 56? Was it an option?
Thanks
Jim

dmsfrr · 09-07-2015, 02:28 PM

Mercury's, and it was an optional engine in '56 Thunderbird's.
A 312 may have also been put in some Police cars as the 'Police Interceptor' engine.
Later in that model year it would have been available as an option in other Fords.

Are you trying to figure out which engine you've got?
http://ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm

You can't ID a 312 engine from the outside.
http://ford-y-block.com/identify312.htm

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Dobie Gillis · 09-07-2015, 02:36 PM

I heard that very few '56 sedans/hardtops/convertibles actually got the 312, maybe something on the order of 15 or 16 thousand.

darrell · 09-07-2015, 03:19 PM

the 312 became an option in fords in april 56.in canadian fords and meteors in 56 a total of 24 were installed and of those 13 went into wagons.

Kahuna · 09-07-2015, 05:38 PM

DMSFFR
Thanks for the list
Now, if I find ECK or EDB-A on the block# can I assume that it's a 56 engine?

This all very confusing to a flathead Ford guy
Not sure my old brain can take this all in
Jim

scicala · 09-07-2015, 06:22 PM

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ECK and EDB-A are blocks that were used for the 292 in '56. ECZ-A and ECZ-B were used in '56 for 292 and 312. ECZ-C was used for 292 and 312 in '57. If you go to the link below, it will tell you all you need to know.

Sal

http://ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm

Oldmics · 09-07-2015, 07:04 PM

When these old engines are for sale, they are ALL 312s.

Buyer beware

Oldmics

40cpe · 09-07-2015, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldmics

When these old engines are for sale, they are ALL 312s.

Buyer beware

Oldmics

Well said

Kahuna · 09-07-2015, 10:43 PM

Other than the change in displacement, what else is different/advantageous to a 312?
Better heads? Different camshaft? Obviously a bit more power.
Just wondering
Jim

darrell · 09-08-2015, 06:52 AM

20 more cubic inches and thats about it.

streetdreams · 09-08-2015, 07:13 AM

.....and a block that likes to show cracks around the main bolts from overtorque and not enough material due to larger main bearing diameter. The best 312 I've seen or had has been built off a late 292 block.

scicala · 09-08-2015, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetdreams

.....and a block that likes to show cracks around the main bolts from overtorque and not enough material due to larger main bearing diameter. The best 312 I've seen or had has been built off a late 292 block.

I agree. If you want the best 312, start with a late 292 block. Get a 312 crankshaft and have the main bearing journals turned down to the 292 size.

Sal

09-07-2015, 01:51 PM	#1
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	292/312 engines What models got the 312 engine in 56? Was it an option? Thanks Jim

09-07-2015, 02:28 PM	#2
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: 292/312 engines Mercury's, and it was an optional engine in '56 Thunderbird's. A 312 may have also been put in some Police cars as the 'Police Interceptor' engine. Later in that model year it would have been available as an option in other Fords. Are you trying to figure out which engine you've got? http://ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm You can't ID a 312 engine from the outside. http://ford-y-block.com/identify312.htm . Last edited by dmsfrr; 09-07-2015 at 03:26 PM.

09-07-2015, 02:36 PM	#3
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: 292/312 engines I heard that very few '56 sedans/hardtops/convertibles actually got the 312, maybe something on the order of 15 or 16 thousand.

09-07-2015, 03:19 PM	#4
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: 292/312 engines the 312 became an option in fords in april 56.in canadian fords and meteors in 56 a total of 24 were installed and of those 13 went into wagons.

09-07-2015, 05:38 PM	#5
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: 292/312 engines DMSFFR Thanks for the list Now, if I find ECK or EDB-A on the block# can I assume that it's a 56 engine? This all very confusing to a flathead Ford guy Not sure my old brain can take this all in Jim

09-07-2015, 06:22 PM	#6
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,703	Re: 292/312 engines Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ECK and EDB-A are blocks that were used for the 292 in '56. ECZ-A and ECZ-B were used in '56 for 292 and 312. ECZ-C was used for 292 and 312 in '57. If you go to the link below, it will tell you all you need to know. Sal http://ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm

09-07-2015, 07:04 PM	#7
Oldmics BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Balto.Md Posts: 382	Re: 292/312 engines When these old engines are for sale, they are ALL 312s. Buyer beware Oldmics

09-07-2015, 10:43 PM	#9
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: 292/312 engines Other than the change in displacement, what else is different/advantageous to a 312? Better heads? Different camshaft? Obviously a bit more power. Just wondering Jim

09-08-2015, 06:52 AM	#10
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: 292/312 engines 20 more cubic inches and thats about it.

09-08-2015, 07:13 AM	#11
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: 292/312 engines .....and a block that likes to show cracks around the main bolts from overtorque and not enough material due to larger main bearing diameter. The best 312 I've seen or had has been built off a late 292 block.