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It isn't a car, but here is what those 292's are in. Thanks for the replies, very helpful.
I am going down there in the morning, I will take a look.
Not likely, these engines have been in there 20 years, no issue. This is water.
Thanks much.
I am a caretaker/restorer of a 1928 Elco flat top 50 motoryacht, which was repowered with 292's over 20 years ago. Perfect engine for this boat,...
The stock rocker ratio was 1.73.... I am using a stock cam with Harland Sharp billet rollers. That required the MOON valve covers for the extra...
I would think the Edelbrock should bolt right up, but you might find the breather is a different size... The 600 CFM Edelbrock should be lots.
I can tell you that it is not anything modern.... and beyond that who knows. I admire cars. I admire the people who designed them. Cars are...
One of the problems with some of the older engines is piston shape, and consequently suppliers just make flat tops instead of pistons with wedges...
Did Ford cast their own pistons, including oversize, in the 50's and 60's, or did they farm that out? Anyone know?
I totally agree. I have spent hours and hours on detailing engines... it's one of my OCD symptoms :D I do feel that vintage engines require some...
I found two from someone in San Diego, and one from a guy in Michigan... Yeah, they're super cool. I have to offset the two outside ones ... so...
Here is a pic of the tripower... still have to machine some risers/spacers for the Nicson flame arrestors... [IMG] [IMG]
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