| ClassicCarGuy2 | -- 07-15-2023 @ 7:18 PM |
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Just picked up the old, very old Restoration 54, been sitting for some time, but she started up and drove it back home some 50 miles, speedway speeds, 60-65, and she ran great. She's a little tired, and needs some TLC; but "good bones". Question. The accelerator was sticking on me, had to slap it to get it to spring back to idle; looking at the carb throttle configuration; the rods. large spring in the back; I noticed the following: Since these "Y Blocks" have the distributor in the back; the spark plug wires feeding the driver's side cylinders run "behind" the engine; and on this one they rub right up against the carburetor linkage....just doesn't seem right. Q. How are they supported, pushed out of the way of the carb linkage? Picks would truly help. Thanks JPL/OH
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| 51504bat | -- 07-16-2023 @ 5:31 AM |
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Try posting over on the Ford Barn's Late V8 section ('54 and up) https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5 ______________ No signature
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| ClassicCarGuy2 | -- 07-16-2023 @ 7:52 AM |
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I've been to that site; today registered, and got approval but won't allow me to post anything; possibly takes time to fully approve, and allowing posting. I'll continue to try. I would truly like to see if anybody has any pics of the 54 Y Block; showing exactly how original or not, the spark plug wires are run.....as I said, sitting on or behind the fuel linkage doesn't seem right.
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| carcrazy | -- 07-16-2023 @ 8:18 AM |
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This photo is from a 1956 Mercury Sales Brochure. The '56 Mercury featured a Y-Block engine similar to your '54 Ford engine. Hope this helps. As you can see the wires are retained in bundles which fit into rubber lined brackets mounted to the engine.
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| 51504bat | -- 07-16-2023 @ 9:24 AM |
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Don't recall any approval requirement when I signed up but that was years ago. IMO getting the issue sorted will be worth it. Especially since that '54 and up sub forum deals with Y blocks (as well as later stuff) where as this is an Early Ford V-8 forum. Not to say you won't get good info here but more info over on the Barn. JMO ______________ No signature
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