1954 239 ci Y block

[dcnner]

I just came across a early overhead valve 239. Is there any demand for these engines?

 

[parklane]

IMHO they are only good if you want to stay 100% original. 272 - 312 heads, intake etc don't fit too well, and if you want more power guys go for the 272, 292, 312, as they all interchange.

 

[ford1]

boat anchor

 

[38 coupe]

I had one in a 55 pickup and it made a good truck motor. I guess the small valve heads promoted high intake velocity at low rpm and helped develope low end torque. I have occasionally heard people putting the 239 crank into the larger motors to make a higher rpm Y-block.

 

[36 flathead]

only good for a restoration. not much available for performance parts

 

[JeffB2]

Check out www.1954ford.com someone doing a restore may want it,the Ford 256 that was the Police Intercepter in '54 and the '54 Merc 256 is about the only Y-block that is good to interchange parts with the 239.

 

[georgewarren]

Its pretty much an orphan, however, with a decent cam, it will surprise you!

 

[dcnner]

Thanks to all of you for the information.