Guys, I got myself into some trouble now. There is a book about the Ford Galaxie being written (the second one) here in my country, and I was asked to write about the American Galaxie, and the origins and history of the Ford Y-Block engine, that equipped the Brazilian Galaxie from 1967 to 1975. Our engines were 272s and 292s based on the '56 US motors (had cannister oil filters).

What I'm looking for is some help about the US history of the Y-Block.

Can anybody appoint a site, or a trusty source (will be mentioned) for this material?

I don't want to do anything wrong, or releasing inaccurate information, specially being such a fan of the old Y.

Any help will be appreciated guys.

Túlio Lazzaroni "FORD", Florianópolis SC Brasil.

'74 Ford Galaxie 500 292 V8

'82 Ford Galaxie Landau 302 V8

'98 Chevrolet S10 4.3 V6

'01 Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec

One place I would look at is 1957Ford.com. Lots of good information there.

Dan      Kingman Az.      86409

Besides John Eichman’s Y-Block book, here’s a link to some basic history.

http://www.eatonbalancing.com/blog/2009/07/05/the-ford-y-block-engine/ 

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Thanks for the info guys!!

I hope to do a decent job.


Túlio Lazzaroni "FORD", Florianópolis SC Brasil.

'74 Ford Galaxie 500 292 V8

'82 Ford Galaxie Landau 302 V8

'98 Chevrolet S10 4.3 V6

'01 Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec