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Just got back from a salvage yard, found a 57 ford wagon, when I opened the hood the valve covers said mercury, was this a common practice, any idea what motor it is? Thanx, Gary
 Gary, 55 Vicky, St. Germain, Wisconsin
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Gary: Someone has changed the valve covers or the engine. If it is a Merc engine, later than '55, it is a 312.
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John, I saw a post on this recently but age or something is keeping me from remembering it, where are the #s stamped on the block to see if it's a 312 and what should it say? Gary
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Gary; Here is a link to the Y-Block castings, both Heads and Blocks. However, You may have to look at the crank flange to make sure. http://www.ford-y-block.com/techincal.htm By the way, I am also looking for a '57 Ranch Wagon or Ranchero project so if you find one and you are not going for it, please let me know. Rono.
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I believe there's a ranch wagon sitting in the yard, I'm going back on the 28th, I'll check. Gary
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Gary; Thanks for checking it out for me. If there is a '57 Wagon there, you can e-mail me at rockinrono@juno.com Thanks, Rono
Ron Lane, Meridian, ID
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