Can anybody tell me the correct factory color of the 262 engine in a 1964 f100.Need the block,valve cover,and air cleaner colors.
262s were available in pickups in 1964 only according to some sources, 63 and 64 according to others. One source I found said black blocks and argent silver valve covers for 262 engines in '64.
I had to look it up too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_straight-six_engine The second generation was a newly designed six-cylinder, produced from 1952 through 1964 and shared many parts with Ford Y-blocks such as the entire valve train and the problems associated with the Y-block's lubrication system. These engines have the exhaust and intake on the driver's side and the distributor on the passenger side. It is referred to as Mileage Maker or I-Block Mileage Maker ("I" like In-line) in the passenger cars and Cost Clipper in the trucks. 215 A completely new OHV I-6 was offered for the 1952-53 F-series truck. It displaced 215 cu in (3.5 L) and produced 101 hp (75 kW). It was also used in the 1952-53 Ford full-sized cars. 223 The 215 grew to 223 cu in (3.7 L) I-6 for the 1954 F-series. Output was now 115 hp (86 kW) in the trucks and 120 hp (89 kW) in the 1955 Ford cars. Power was up to 137 hp (102 kW) in the 1956 trucks. The 223 cu in (3.7 L) I-6 was also used in 1963-1964 Ford trucks which also used the Autolite 1100c Carburetor with stamping C4TF-E and produced 145 hp (108 kW) with 206 ft-lbs of torque, and Mercury Meteor-Monterey in 1961. 262 A 262 cu in (4.3 L) I-6 version was also produced. The 262 I-6 was built from 1961 to 1964 for use in heavy duty Ford trucks. This engine was also used for industrial applications.
The 262 was offered in f100 for 63 and 64.Its rare,but it is factory.I didn't know if it was supposed to be painted the same as a 223,or like the 262 in the big truck.
I still don't think they were in f100s from 1961-64 they were only listed for 550 and 600 Never saw one with a factory spin on oil filter only can style.
They could be special ordered in pickups 61-64. I have one in a 63 F100.....vin code B. My engine is blue, but I think it was rebuilt once before I got it. Some 262 parts are getting hard to find, they are a one off engine. They look like a 223, but almost none of the parts interchange.
https://bringatrailer.com/2016/09/22/one-family-from-new-restored-1964-ford-f100/ https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1032180-1964-f-100-262-torque-specs.html https://fordsix.com/viewtopic.php?t=73584 From that third link 262 Blocks Made from 1961 to 1964 - (65 Industrial use) larger Bore 3.718 x Stroke 4.03. Truck only motor 1961 to 64 C550 & C600 tilt cab trucks Door ID tag code B. In 1964 was used in the light trucks F-100, F-250, and F-350) Door ID tag code B: 1964 & 1965. In DIVCO trucks as the "G" series motor in Models 10-Sr, 40Sr, 40-D, 50-Sr, 50-E, 50-F, 70-Sr, 70-C, 70-D, 100-Sr, 200-Sr, 200-C, 206-C, 206-D. There are other possible industrial uses and some claim they were used in the F-500 & 600 N-500 & 600 trucks, B-500 & 600 Buses, but I cant verafiy those as origanal applications. According to 1961 Ford service Forum No 7 "Servicing the 262 Ford Truck Engine" this general info and pictures but not much in part numbers. Externally the 262 will have Dual Primary Belts from the Crankshaft to the Water pump & Generator, has a gear driven cam instead of the chain cam drive of the 215 or 223 light truck engines. The crankshaft gear is lubricated through a flat on the No. 1 camshaft bearing. The use of a Carter Fuel Pump that is mounted on the timing cover and driven by an eccentric on the timing gear (the blocks have a cast side fuel pump mounting boss, but it was blocked off). In 1964 the fuel pump location moved to the side of block, like a 223 and was driven by an eccentric off the cam. A water heated Spacer at the Base of the Carburetor was used to Prevent Icing. Had a Forged, rather than a Cast, Crankshaft. Equipped with a Positive Crankcase Ventilation system. The distributor is mounted on the right side of the block towards the front. There are 8 bolts holding down the valve cover, and came standard with a full flow oil filtration system. Probably the best external identification on a 262 block are the added ribs on the inside of the block and there are extra reinforcing ribs that run for and aft almost the entire length of the block to give added strength to the upper Crankcase area there are some massive ribs above pan rail too. The 223 blocks don’t have the added ribs so this makes a 262 block 20 pounds heavier than a 223. I have not been able to find block numbers for the 262 visually they will look similar to a 223 block. I have found some Distributor numbers for the 262 in 1961 the number is C1TF-12127C, 1962 is C1TF-12127D, 1963 is C2TF-12127A, and for 1964 was C4TF-12127D and a 1961 Carburetor number of C1TE-9510-AA.
from f100central 1961-66 Truck Vehicle Identification Where To Find Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) For 1961-66 Fords the VIN plate is attached to the rear face of the driver's side door. The information on the rating plate is the VIN number, the wheel base in inches, color, model type, body type, transmission type, rear axle, maximum gross vehicle weight in pounds, certified net horsepower and domestic special order (DSO) numbers. Vehicle Identification Number - F25BR350001 Truck Series Code F10 = F100 - 2 Wheel Drive F11 = F100 - 4 Wheel Drive F25 = F250 - 2 Wheel Drive F26 = F250 - 4 Wheel Drive Engine Code J = 36 Cyl 223 CID 1BC Carburetor 1961-64 A = 6 Cyl 240 CID 1BC Carburetor 1966 B = 6 Cyl 262 CID 1BC Carburetor 1963-64 B = 6 Cyl 300 CID 1BC Carburetor 1965-66 D = V8 292 CID 4BC Carburetor 1961-63 C = V8 292 CID 2BC Carburetor 1961-64 N = V8 302 CID 4BC Carburetor 1962-63 D = V8 352 CID 2BC Carburetor 1965-66 Assembly Plant Code A = Atlanta, GA C = Ontario, Can D = Dallas, TX E = Mahwah, NJ G = Chicago, IL H = Lorain, OH J = Los Angeles, CA K = Kanas City, MO L = Michigan Truck N = Norfolk, VA P = Twin Cities, MN R = San Jose, CA S = Allen Park, MI U = Louisville, KY Y = Wixom, MI V = Kentucky Truck Z = St. Louis, MO Consecutive Unit Number (Series #) Key Information 1961-66 1961: The 1961 restyled trucks featured less front overhang, more rounded lines, a flatter hood and larger glass area on cab. 1962: Restyled slightly with Ford letering relocated to the grille opening. As in previous years the custom cab option was available on all models. It consisted of woven upholstery, chrome trim on the instrument cluster, white steering wheel, two-tone interior, bright metal grille and windshield reveal moldings. 1963: A rectangular grille pattern and hood side emblems are new. The 6 Cylinder 262 CID now available. 1964: The F-100 styleside got a new separate double wall bed with a single handle tailgate latch. The F-100 was available with either 6-1/2 food bed or 8 foot bed in Stepside or Styleside form. The bed floor on the Stepside was wood covered and the Styleside bed floor was steel. 1965: The twin I-beam suspension was added. It combined the strength of a solid front axle with the softer ride possible in a design using independent front suspension. The parking lights were now located above the headlights. 1966: New grille added. The grille now featured a horizontal bar and twin spear shaped openings above two rows of small rectangular cutouts. A new Deluxe Ranger option included bucket seats. Trucks equipped with the Ranger dress-up package are identified with a Ranger emblem.
Please not blue. Black block...common on all Ford products pre-65. 223s had red valve and side covers covers. For a 262, I would paint the valve and side covers either ardent as mentioned or red like a 223. The air cleaner will be black with decals. I'm a Ford guy but I have seen that later 60s- 70s Ford corporate engine blue on everything including flatheads....it just looks wrong. A big YES.....the 262 was available in the 1963 and 64 F100.
I believe I will go with the black block and argent covers.Thanks you to everybody for the help and info.Does anybody have any info on how many were built with a 262?
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