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By PORTnPOLISH - 15 Years Ago
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Hello, My name is Dick and I am 22 years old. I recently picked up a ratrod/traditional project in the form of a 62 f100. I plan to keep the y block instead of swapping it out like most folks do , so I decidedI better join the board before I get to far into the 292.
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By mctim64 - 15 Years Ago
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Welcome Dick! I think you will enjoy it here. 
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By 46yblock - 15 Years Ago
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Welcome Dick, I have a 62 Unibody in the stable too. It would break the camera if a picture were taken  .
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By PORTnPOLISH - 15 Years Ago
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Hey thanks for all the warm welcomes. I have been reading about the y blocks and im pretty much in love  . As of right now I need to open her up before shes ready to fire. I have no clue how long shes been sitting around so I would hate to ruin a good engine by getting in a hurry to hear the y block growl. Things I know im going to need are a dizzy cap, swap out the carb,plugs and wires,amd a few random hoses and wires that are off it. It came with a spare rebuilt holley carb but im having a hard tme I.Ding it. It is a 2 barrel carb and appears to be older. I also FOUND a holley fuel pump in my dads barn that I didnt know what it went to until now 
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By gritsngumbo - 15 Years Ago
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Welcome to the Y-Block world. It's great to see a "youngun" appreciate this great engine. Great bunch of guys here and ready to help you out. My Y-Block knowledge is limited so I won't be much help, but I am learning.
I currently have five Ford trucks from the 61-64 year range. I have all the other years, but I am missing a 62
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By PORTnPOLISH - 15 Years Ago
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Yeah its a real neat engine and I love the sound from what I hear on youtube videos. I cant wait to hear mine run, but I have to be patient. I must say though, the first time I seen the ehaust crossing the front of the engine I wanted to bolt a turbo to it. I have a turbo,wastegate,flange, etc.... sitting in my garage right now.... . I tend to want to make everything have forced induction. I have been building DSMs since I was 16 so I have a vast knowledge of turbo everything. Im thinking the ramhorn manifolds and some side exit true duals will sound nasty enough though.
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By BFOOTER03 - 15 Years Ago
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Welcome Dick. I used to think I was a youngster but at 22 you are making me feel old.
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By kevinwalshe - 15 Years Ago
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Welcome! I'm 26 and got my 55 Merc with its original 292 about 5 months ago. Just took her for a spin a couple days ago for the first time in over 17 years! I was 9 when it last was driven!! Without this site, and all the awesome guys, it probably would still be sitting. Don't give up on it! There is a company called Carburator Doctor and I believe they are Canada, they sell rebuild kits for all the old carbs. If you have any questions feel free to ask, someone on this site will know the answer.
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By bloodyknucklehill - 15 Years Ago
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Welcome to the site Dick.. I hate to admit it sometimes but i cut my automotive teeth on a few DSM's.. My old 98 GSX was a blast to drive and wrench on..
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