hey guys thanks for the info, I just broke transmission loose from engine, I will keep you all posted on the project as im sure I will need your experience to get me through this lol

Airman;I had the T-98 tranny in my 56 F-100 longbed. They are a 4 speed trans with NO syncro's to first gear. You have to be completely stopped before putting the trans in first. Also called a "granny" gear or "creeper" gear, they were typically used around the farm for chores so your have to ride the clutch all the time. I don't know any of the gear ratios, but if you get a 56 Ford Truck shop manual, all that info is in there.Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

John Mummert has been a long time HUGE supporter of our hobby.  He has written numerous articles over the years for Y-Block Magazine, and has been a long time contributor to threads on this Forum.  John, with his son, Geoff, has been responsible for the development of numerous replacement and aftermarket performance components related to the y-block engine.  John's efforts have SIGNIFICANTLY enhanced our hobby interest.As a parts source, many of us try to direct our business to John.  As a vendor, John supplies quality parts and is great to call if you've got a question.His web site is www.ford-y-block.com/

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

hey thanks, any info helps, this way I can order the right stuff for it, is there a place you all prefere for parts and gaskets

Welcome to the site, airman.

From John Mummert's web site -  http://www.ford-y-block.com/Block%20identification.htm

EDB-A      292 cu. in. V8      1955-57 if cast at Dearborn Foundry. EDB found near distributor and generator

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From John Mummert's web site - http://www.ford-y-block.com/cylinderheadchart.htm 

YEAR    CASTING#      Cu.In.    Int.valve    *C.R.     CC’s    H.P.     Carb.                VEHICLES

56             ECZ-C             292          1.78"         8.4         73        202      4bbl                56 Ford &T-Bird

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Well... this is SOME of what you wanted to know... 

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

just purchased a yblock engine for my 1960 ford f100 short wide truck, the block numbers are EDB6015-A and EDB DIF on back of block, the heads are ECZ-C and have 312 EJP on front of heads as well, it has a transmission with it also has T98-148 D224 on top and T98 10 WG DIV on side, can anyone tell me what I have? any info is well appreciated