Attention Y block guru's, info needed

Hi guys, I know a little about the Y block and have a a 59 292 i'm gonna build shortly for a project, I put the word out I was looking for some G heads and got a call from a guy that had some, when i got there he had some other parts to get rid of too, I ended up buying all of it but don't know anything about the aluminium timing cover and aluminium water pump, neither have been used and look to be nice pieces but I don't know where they have come from ???
Anybody shed any light on them ???
Here are some pics, plus pics on the other stuff I bought while I was there

 

Rebop castings are bodacious! Checkout John Mummert's Ford Y-block website, http://www.ford-y-block.com for more great stuff.

 

I know of Mummerts offerings, what does bodacious mean ???

 

Definition of BODACIOUS. 1. Southern & Midland: outright, unmistakable. 2: remarkable, noteworthy <a bodacious bargain> 3: sexy, voluptuous <bodacious babes>

 

http://www.y-blocksforever.com/rebop/

http://vs57.y-block.info/rebop.htm

Absolutely top notch stuff

 

Frank Rice is Rebop castings.

 

Not to hijack, but does anybody know if 312 would have used a rope rear main seal or the neoprene one? Have a 56 Bird with 312 and leaking rear main. Can I replace the rope with a neoprene if it has the rope? The engine has been recently rebuilt (under 10 hrs running) and the rear seal leaks.

 

312 uses a rope seal although there are a few companies that are making neoprene. Stay away from Best, they leak.

 

Thanks guys, I didnt realise Bepop was a name, I thought it just meant it was re popped, Looks like I picked up some bargains as I only gave $550 for everything.

 

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Yeah, I didn't realise at the time what these parts were worth, he also had a mcCullough supercharger kit, complete !!! Might have to go back for that

 

So can I replace the rope seal with a neoprene one from a 292? or is the crank size different?

 

If you want to sell the cover and the pump.Lemmie know.

Oldmics

 

Yup you did good! Great stuff Frank does.

 

No, the 2 cranks are different sizes. Some 312 blocks will NOT accept a neoprene seal, check Y-Blocks Forever for more info.

 

nice score, now go get that supercharger!

 

Yes it all looks nicely machined and the castings look pretty good.

 

Better check piggy bank first

 

Sorry mate but i'm gonna be keeping them