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Noswal · 08-21-2017, 06:08 PM

Anybody ever put a y-block in a '46-'48 Mercury? Is there interference between the distributor and firewall?

TJ · 08-21-2017, 07:16 PM

The 42-48 Mercs have a long engine compartment due to the 4" longer wheel base. Should not be a problem to install a Y block or later 302 or 351 Windsor. Lots of area to move the motor forward if needed.

Noswal · 08-22-2017, 04:24 PM

Thanks TJ. Hoping for a painless installation.

skidmarks · 08-22-2017, 06:35 PM

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Using the stock transmission? The only interference is the oil filter, exhaust can be tricky. On a ford of that era the oil pan needs notched in the very front. The distributor will clear the firewall.

08-21-2017, 06:08 PM	#1
Noswal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 186	Early Mercury with a y-block Anybody ever put a y-block in a '46-'48 Mercury? Is there interference between the distributor and firewall?

08-21-2017, 07:16 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Early Mercury with a y-block The 42-48 Mercs have a long engine compartment due to the 4" longer wheel base. Should not be a problem to install a Y block or later 302 or 351 Windsor. Lots of area to move the motor forward if needed.

08-22-2017, 04:24 PM	#3
Noswal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 186	Re: Early Mercury with a y-block Thanks TJ. Hoping for a painless installation.

08-22-2017, 06:35 PM	#4
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: Early Mercury with a y-block Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Using the stock transmission? The only interference is the oil filter, exhaust can be tricky. On a ford of that era the oil pan needs notched in the very front. The distributor will clear the firewall.