272 assembly

[cvicky]

i finally found a refreshed 272 and took it apart to see that its ok
my book doesn't have torque specs
im installing a teflon (FEL-PRO BS 6141) main seal and it talks about rtv black and break in lub
any does and don'ts appreciated

 

[KULTULZ]

The guru (referring to TED EATON) came, saw and spoketh -

https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2008/09/10/neoprene-rear-seal-installation-for-the-y-and-others/

 

[miker98038]

This link is the rear main seal installation. If your not familiar with Ted Eaton, have a look at the whole site. There’s also John Mummert and Tim McMasters sites. Between the 3 of them (actually any one of them) there’s nothing they don’t know about Y blocks.

https://www.eatonbalancing.com/2008/09/10/neoprene-rear-seal-installation-for-the-y-and-others/

Opps, I didn’t follow K’s link far enough. My apologies.

 

[cvicky]

thx guy's now i just need torque specs for the rest of the engine and im good to go

 

[miker98038]

This will get you started. From Tim McMaster’s site

http://yblockguy.com/techtips/yblocktorquetable.html

See the note at the bottoms regarding the mains.

 

[miker98038]

These are a couple of y block assembly books. Each has the occasional error, or item someone will disagree with. I don’t remember the specific ones. If you go to the yblocksforever site, most of that will come up. It’s an “engine” dedicated site, although some sections are more general.

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Y-Block-Engines-Rebuild-Modify/dp/1613254725/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Y-Block-Repair-Rebuild-1954-62/dp/087938185X/?tag=atomicindus08-20


http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/default.aspx#latestPostsPage


Have fun, ask questions.

 

[paul2748]

Should invest in a shop manual. Has the information you need.

thx guy's now i just need torque specs for the rest of the engine and im good to go

 

[dmsfrr]

The books miker mentioned are good... you might get one to double check your work before installing it in the car.

 

[cousinjd]

Try local public library.

 

[cvicky]

i have the 1955 FORD CAR shop manual(form 7098-55) was great when i did timing chain on my last Y block
i haven't found general engine torque spec in it yet???
you provided link to eaton , very helpfull thx

 

[paul2748]

In the 56 Shop Manual, torque specs are in the back. 55 different ?



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i have the 1955 FORD CAR shop manual(form 7098-55) was great when i did timing chain on my last Y block
i haven't found general engine torque spec in it yet???
you provided link to eaton , very helpfull thx

 

[AllenV]

I have found the 1954-55 Ford Truck Shop Manual to be lacking in many torque specs. My go-to source is the 1959 Ford Truck Shop Manual. Page 1-106 has a fairly complete table. It also provides a table of torque by bolt size. So if you are holding a 5/16-24 bolt you know its max torque is 15-18 ft-lbs, for example.

I think if you get a little bit newer manual and pretend you have a 292 you'll be in good shape.

 

[cvicky]

i got the torque specs from eaton thx

??? my solid lifters are water stained on the top and i can feel it with my finger nail , is that going to eat my cam???

thx

 

[dmsfrr]

If I could feel the wear/rust with my fingernail I'd replace them. Are the lifters & cam new or used?
It might work out better to replace the cam & lifters with a new matched set.
Use a good assembly lube and a high-zinc break-in motor oil.