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The freshly rebuilt engine (292 Y block) in my '61 F100 pickup stumbles on acceleration. The carb (Autolite 2100) fuel mixture seems to be very rich at idle and I cannot lean it out with the idle mixture screws. If I turn them out more than 1/4 to 1/8 turn, the exhaust is noticeably richer from...

I would like to convert my distributor to electronic ignition. Anyone have any advice or recommendations for doing that? It is a 1961 292 Y Block in a '61 F100 1/2 ton pickup. I see that there are modules that would replace the points or would I be better off installing a new electronic...

Does anyone have a P/N and source for the 292 Y block starter/bell housing gasket? I still have the one on mine, but it is looking a little mangled and would like to replace it before re-installing. The motor is currently out so the best opportunity to replace it is now. Thanks!

I broke the dipstick tube on my 292 Y Block in a '61 F100. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? Having a hard time finding anything (new or used). I broke the original trying to get it back in. What is the secret to reinserting it without breaking it? On the truck it is the mid-engine...

I am having a very hard time finding head bolts for my '61 292 Y Block. Can someone tell me where I can find a set? Every place I check is out of stock. The engine is from a '61 Ford F100 Uni-body. I have had the engine machined and am now trying to re-assemble, but missing some of the head...

Any advice on how to properly install the rear main rope seal on my newly machined 1961 292 Y Block? It is the original engine going back into my son's 1961 F100. I have the service manual, but was thinking the procedure might be a bit different for the newer synthetic rope seals versus the...

I have been researching the VIN or S/N number on my son' F100 unibody. This is what I have come up with. Everything matches, but can't figure out the DSO numbers. The info for this came off the plate attached to the inside of the glove box and it matches what is stamped on the top of the frame...

Hello everyone, my son and I picked up a 1961 F100 Uni-body truck with a 292 V8 and 3 speed manual transmission. It seemed to be running good, but we drove it home about 40 miles and it started knocking. We pulled the valve covers and did not see any oil coming up to the top end at all. We...