Anyone have a Ford Y-block laying around?

My buddy looking to rebuild the '57 F100 we rescued recently is looking for a Y-block to power the truck. Anyone have one or a lead on one? We're in Gainesville, FL.

I'm not 100% sure on it, but I think I remember that there were different blocks sizes/types available.  Is there a certain one he's looking for?

In case you need to know

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Default.aspx 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5 

Think there was one at Go pull it here in Jax.  56? Ford.  I won't be there for a week or so but I'll look.

Mr_Asa said:

I'm not 100% sure on it, but I think I remember that there were different blocks sizes/types available.  Is there a certain one he's looking for?

mostly there were 272, 292 and 312. There are also some differences besides displacement and interchangability of parts. 

Sorry...a 272 is the desired version.

Check classified ads on the HAMB website. Put on your asbestos shorts as they can be a bit rough there.

I have a 352 FE that's probably for sale but 1-not what you want, and 2-I'm in Utah. 

Bet these are all the same person.  May be able to get a deal?

https://ocala.craigslist.org/pts/d/inverness-ford-block-fordomatic-parts/7257236609.html

https://ocala.craigslist.org/pts/d/inverness-good-1955-ford-block-block/7257236078.html

https://ocala.craigslist.org/pts/d/inverness-ford-block-block-set-of/7254899204.html

Are you married to the idea of a Y-block?

They're pretty awful and really heavy. Then only good thing about them is they have solid lifters so you can run them hard until the valves float.

I've spent a lot of time wrenching on Y-blocks, unless it's the big MEL version, they're awful.

In reply to ShawnG :

I think the main reason he wants one is that's what came in it. I would imagine he's open to suggestions though.

In reply to Mr_Asa :

Thanks for the leads! I just sent these to him.

Rebuild or restore?  Restore, keep  looking for a 272.  Any, and I mean ANY plan other  than an original factory style restoration, there are three hundred better engine options.  Twenty of them will have a Ford oval in the casting somewhere.

I think FE motors bolt pretty much straight in place of Y blocks and are much better.

Ugh.  Who does this?

lol

noddaz said:

Ugh.  Who does this?

lol

Told you so.

How about this?

Oh, yeah, you adjust those valves hot.