I think the suggestion to go with a 2V intake and one of the carbs mentioned is a good one, and much less expensive than the 4V route.  An Autolite 2100 2bbl can easily be changed to electric choke, depending upon the carbs choke mechanism.  They changed choke designs at least 4 times.  Here is a choke conversion kit for an Autolite 4100 4V.  It will work just as well on the 2V.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELECTRIC-CHOKE-KIT-Ford-Autolite-Holley-4100-Carburetor-/140753267586?hash=item20c58c6b82&item=140753267586&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr 

Definitely get a positive ID on the heads.  Check out this previous thread on some 239 heads I found on a 292, with a late model intake:   http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic70593-4-1.aspx#bm70601

Mike, located in the Siskiyou mountains, Southern, OR 292 powered 1946 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Mercury Meteor, '55 Country Squire (parting out), '64 Falcon, '54 Ford 600 tractor.

Mike you have any pics of them also could I change them to a electric choke? PS what kind of bourbon and how much is shipping to 14450 Thanks Mark

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1960 Ford F100 292 Y-Block Rochester New York

If you wanted to go in Steve's direction I have a 2bbl and either the Holley or autolite carbs that you could have. I have not gone through the autolite but the Holley is in good shape. Let me know, I will let them go for a bottle of bourbon and the shipping.

Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

near the exhaust ports or under the intake flange.



http://www.ford-y-block.com/cylinderheadchart.htm



I think I have seen one under the valve cover but that could be a different engine.


Lawrenceville, GA

OK so I have the wrong manifold and carb.So now I need to check my heads to make sure what manifold I should be using correct? Is that number going to be under valve covers or some where else...Thanks for all the help couldn't ask for a better site  Mark

I did find out its a remanufactured block .010 over sized and the heads have been milled as well...Mark 

 

My Daily Driver

1960 Ford F100 292 Y-Block Rochester New York

Seems to me - looking for a daily driver set-up - and not a performance arrangement....

Why not get one of the 63-64 two barrel manifolds and an Autolite 2100 carb that has the hot air choke. By running steel tube on the RH exhaust manifold as a "stove"  - it ought to operate the auto-choke function. Maybe even a water line heater.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-Y-BLOCK-272-292-312-INTAKE-MANIFOLD-C0AE-9425-F-/280883012043?hash=item4165eea1cb&item=280883012043&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-289-FORD-GALAXIE-AUTOLITE-2100-1-14-C5AF-B-CARBURETOR-/251057979413?hash=item3a7438c015&item=251057979413&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

these references are just for the pictures  

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

OK Thanks   Mark

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1960 Ford F100 292 Y-Block Rochester New York

If it is in fact fitted with an EBU manifold and carb (3-bolt carb), then the engine as currently assembled is not original. It will be worthwhile to check the head numbers to make sure the later manifold will work.

After 52 years, there's no way to know what has been done. Even if you bought it from the original owner, he'd be well into his 60s now, maybe older, and memory is not all that reliable. One thing is certain, with that carb and manifold combo, it's not original.



You will need to get your linkage to the driver's side for the new carb but I don't expect that will be too difficult. I think the pedal rod comes up on the driver's side, anyway. On my 61 I have a rod going directly from the pedal to the carb. You just need to take care in the adjustment to ensure that it allows the throttle to open fully yet not go too far to avoid bending or breaking things on the carburetor.


Lawrenceville, GA

Thanks Mike just got the truck in January runs good Its by no means a show truck needs work.I work for the railroad and I have a company truck.When I get home from work if I need to go somewhere I use this. I need an electric choke for the winters and wife in case we need to use the truck...Mark 

Serial # F10C0N14859
W.B. 110
COLOR BM
DATE 14M
TRANS A
AXEL 01
MODEL F100
GVW5000
CERT.HP 146 @ 3800 RPM

  F10= F100
C=292 c.i. V8
0=1960
N=Built @ Norfolk plant
14859=Consecutive Unit No. Code

W.B 110= 110" wheelbase(short bed)
Color BM=(sorry,don't have 1960 color codes)
Date 15M= Dec.1959 production date
Trans A= Standard Duty 3-speed
Axle 01= 3.92:1 gear ratio

This is original,engine/tranny/differential

My Daily Driver

1960 Ford F100 292 Y-Block Rochester New York

Its a 292 and yes a daily driver in Rochester NY and yes it starts up pretty good in the cold.....One other thing the carb will i have a fit problem with my stock throttle linkage being its on the passenger side if i should get a new one?  Mark 

My Daily Driver

1960 Ford F100 292 Y-Block Rochester New York