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By 1964fordf100292 - 18 Years Ago
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hey guys. I have a question. a buddy of my dads has a C2AE block. it is just the block. no main caps crank, nothing. I have to find everything. now. what suggestions do you have for main caps. are ther ones better than others? or do i have to stay with the c2ae main caps cause its a c2ae block? how plentiful is the C1TE crank?? I have read that that crank is a steel crank. would a steel crank be good for a turboed motor?
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By pcmenten - 18 Years Ago
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Personally, I don't see a good reason to try to salvage a block that's in that situation. Where I live it's not that hard to find a good block like a B9AE that is complete with crank, caps, and everything.
If you'd like to build a nice 292, keep an eye on the craigslist and at swap meets.
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By PF Arcand - 18 Years Ago
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I can't answer your question on the main caps for sure, however on the steel crank, they were only available in medium/H.D. truck & Bus engines from 1961-64. A good one is valued by J.Mummert Y-Block at $400. Yes, it probably would be a good choice for a Turbo motor, however it is a very heavy crank so turning it to really high RPMs creates a lot of inertia. Some have drilled them for lightness. Another thing, the 57 Supercharged 312 engines used a nodular caste crank. Good ones of those are also priced up to $400.. Anyway, Good luck with your project.
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By Glen Henderson - 18 Years Ago
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I agree with PC and Paul, you will be better off finding a complete engine or at least a short block. If you decide to go with the block that you have, send me a PM, I have main caps for a 292. Keep in mind that you will need to have the block and caps aligned bored to match them up. This is not cheap and not all machine shops are equiped to perform the operation. The cast cranks are much cheaper that the H/D steel cranks and for street use will perform well even with a turbo. The best advice that I can give you is before you get knee deep in this project, gather all the info that you can, set a budget, and locate a good machine shop that is familiar with the y block. Good luck and have fun!
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By 1964fordf100292 - 18 Years Ago
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so scratch the block and find another one I take it????? If i decie to go with this block, I was told by a guy on another ford forum that main caps are specific to block. is this true????? or they specific to motor size? he sai that main caps from another 292 wont bolt up right. is that right?????? or can i find a set of main caps from another c2ae block an have it align honed???? The reason i am kinda wanting to get this block is its only 10 bucks. figure, if i start with a block thats that cheap and its good, cheap project. plus, i like a challenge. anyways, any input woul be greatly appreciated.
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By pcmenten - 18 Years Ago
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It would cost more than $100 to align bore new caps onto the block. Call your machinist to get the price. And since I looked over a C2AE block and found that the number 4 cylinder was tilted, and that the other cylinders were thinner than earlier 292 blocks, I avoid the C2 blocks. If the seller can come up with the caps, then you have the basis for an ordinary 292.
Have you heard the expression, "He has found a button and is sewing a vest for it." If your heart is set on building a 292, look for a better starting point.
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By Daniel Jessup - 18 Years Ago
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What everyone has said so far rings true. No matter what EBU caps you pick up, you will want to have it align honed, just because it was not original to the motor. Even if you had other caps from another C2AE block, most of us would suggest that. I do not know where you are located, but I have 3 or 4 292 blocks in the shop right now. One is an EDB, another a B9TE, etc. They are 292's, and for the bottom end is complete. I would just about give you a block (yes, crank, rods, caps, etc) if you need it. Give me a PM. Dan in Winchester, Virginia, 5 miles off of I-81
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By 46yblock - 18 Years Ago
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If you want caps, I have a set from a C2AE you can have for free, just pay shipping. Like PC said, they really arent free because they are guaranteed to require honing for alignmnet.
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