The articles that Doc Frohmader wrote are available to be read and purchased at http://www.webrodder.com/

They are free to read on the computer.

As Paul says they make great reading.

This site has as much info or more than any others plus a lot of personal experience that you can't get in a book.

Regards

Rick - West Australia
Do Y Blocks Downunder run upside down? Gravity Sucks!!

Another source comes to mind that was very valuable, but you need to find it used as they are long out of print. That's the "Y-Notta a Y- Block" build series by Doc Fromader in Street Rodder magazine, 10 issues, in 1999. This is the best magazine series of articles ever put out on the Y-Block by any magazine. Well worth finding. A more difficult series to find, but with almost the identical information, was printed in Classic Truck Magazine in 2001-2.

Paul

I have had the Eichmann book for close on 20 years and did indeed drill the valley as he suggests in the book. The reasons he stated were pretty valid (I thought at the time) - The lifters only get get splash fed from the sump and piston squirt holes.

The engine has been going strong for over 15 years with absolutely no problems. 292, .040 oversize bore, .010 oversize crank, warm cam, about 270 adv. duration and pretty extensive head work coupled to a 3 speed toploader. It was only recently replaced as I wanted a fresher and less fumey engine.

I do change the oil every six months, regardless of mileage.

Back in the day when I bought Y Block book, the only manual available here in OZ was a pretty nasty and basic aftermarket workshop manual put out by Gregorys. (This was long out of print at the time but was able to picked up at markets and boot sales used and generally very grubby)

With the internet though it is now much easier to get hold of manuals on disc from several US sources which make the Y Book book less valuable. I do still however, think the book makes great reading and has good information when the computer is not to hand.

Regards

Rick - West Australia
Do Y Blocks Downunder run upside down? Gravity Sucks!!

You're a smart man John!!

I think I'm on your site at least once a week to create my 'wish list' for next year (hopefully next year).  Those heads are definitely towards to top, along with the 'cruise night special'!

Completely off topic, get a load of this: Tonight I'll be changing my oil on my daily driver for the 1st time....a Ford Fusion with a 2.3L I4.  Anyway, just got the oil and filter from Advance Auto.  He puts the filter up on the counter and I'm thinking "gee, that box looks awful small".  Apparently this engine uses a cartridge set-up.  The counter guy says that VW is moving towards cartridges too.  When did this happen?!?!  Gosh, I guess I'm going to forget changing my pretty 'ol '55 over to a canister.  She's downright modern now!!!

Larry, you must have way better eyes than I do, I can't even focus on a Blackberry much less the screen.

BOB

Maybe both, book with each set of heads.

Ol'ford nutCentral Iowa

56 Vic w/292 & 4 spd.

Wow! Tough crowd!!! Okay, so do you want aluminum heads or a book?

I know. You want both.

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

Bob,  Get a Blackberry.  They make a great bathroom reader.

Larry D

Winnipeg, MB Canada Eh!


'57 Fairlane 500 Club Victoria

'58 Custom 300 Tudor

'56 Crown Victoria

'61 Starliner Z Code

'51 Ford Victoria

But I can't take my computer into the Bathroom

BOB

Hey guys, I appreciate all the feedback.  I've definitely been, and will continue to be, a regular here.  So when my dumb questions start pouring in, don't say you didn't ask for it!!