I found a 312 in a local salvage yard. I don't have room for the motor but I'd like crank. The engine does turn over. If I loosen the connecting rods and push the pistons to the top of the bore, will that get the rods out of the way so I can drop the crank? I'm thinking it will but have never done it.



The engine is in a '59 F350. If I remember correctly it is an ECZ-C block with ECZ caps. The heads are C1TE with low ratio rockers. If anyone needs truck stuff or anything else on it, let me know. If I can get it out my door quickly I'd consider getting the whole engine. Otherwise, I need more storage space before I can take on more engines.


Lawrenceville, GA