Hi, new to this forum and just getting my head up to speed on the latest and greatest Y block data after a shameful lapse. My old copy of The Ford Y-Block book from the mid 1980's by James Eickman describes and shows drilling, chamfering, and grinding grooves at the base of the lifter bore bosses in the valley to increase oil to cam and lifters. The newer book, Ford Y-Block Engines by Charles Morris, doesn't include this. Is it safe to assume that we're getting plenty oil to these areas with a fresh rebuild, modern oil, and proper maintenance?

Not new to mid-fifties Fords and Y-Blocks, just pulling parts and resources together to restore a '56 big window effie that's been back and forth between dad and I for 40+ years. I have a '55-'56 292 from a car and '57-'58 EZC-G heads currently being cleaned and checked for damage. I'm in Bellingham WA and currently looking for an experienced and trusted (and hopefully affordable) machinest/builder in this part of the state. So far one good recommendation for PacificAuto Machine in Renton (thanks Marc). No commitments yet so open and appreciative of more opinions and/or suggestions.

Photo of my panel truck I restored as a teenager and owned for 37 years.
Thanks, Bill Childs

Bill C

Drag it home, figure it out.