Here are some current and past projects. There maybe some useful ideas and links here!

Ford / Interceptor V8 272

This is a customer engine for West Coast Classic Boats.

https://www.facebook.com/westcoastclassicboatrestoration/

This is a 1964 Interceptor 272 (170hp) Y block engine that came in for a rebuild. The engine was a runner, not broken but tired. The engine has been bored and now is 292ci. The block was bored .30, Crandall mains & rods turned .10, stock rebuild on the heads, modified cam from Oregon Cams, complete gaskets, transmission seal service, the intake has been changed from a twin Y carb setup to a 4bbl setup, ignition changed from points to electronics. Engine should put out about 185-190 hp.

The 12degree wedge plate is a Transdapt item.

The throttle cable plate is from Summit Racing. 

The decals are from steve@a2d-designs.com

More Y-Block Links …

http://ford-y-block.com

http://www.y-blocksforever.com

 

Update 11 April 2023 – It’s a  runner!

Here is a Youtube video explaining the Y-Block