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(FE Series (332/352/EDSEL361/360/390/406/410/427/427SOHC/428))
(FORD Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312))
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== FORD Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
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== Ford Y-Block (239/256/272/292/312) ==
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*Introduced in 1954 to replace the long-lived flathead.
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*Rear mount distributor.
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*Cylinder #5 is ahead of cylinder #1.
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*2 studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover.
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*Intake runners are over and under -- center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC)
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*Exhaust manifold bolts are in a common plane (line) across the cylinder head exhaust surface, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln Y-Block (317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck).
  
introduced in 1954 to replace the long-lived flathead
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[[Image:1956ford292.jpg|frame|center|1956 Ford Y-Block]]
 
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Rear mount distributor
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Cylinder #5 is ahead of cylinder #1.
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2 Studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover
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Intake runners are over and under- Center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC)
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Exhaust manifold bolts are in a common plane (line) across the cylinder head exhaust surface, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln Y-Block (317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck)
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[[Image:1956ford292.jpg]]
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<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''1956 Ford Y-block'''
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== Ford Modular V8 ==
 
== Ford Modular V8 ==

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