Hi all, im looking for a company that sells 1955 Ford Fairlane 272 V8 create or rebuilt motors. the one i have is done. Thank You Andy
I don't think your going to find a crate engine,your best bet is to find a reputable builder builder and have your engine rebuilt. HRP
Try Mummert or The y block guy - Tim on here........But this aint no small block chevy.....best bet is rebuilding yours or finding another core to build and swap in
You might try Jasper Engines. I seem to remember that you could get older remanufactured engines from them.
Those motors have been out of production for 40+ years, so finding a off-the-shelf rebuild will be all but impossible. And finding someone who has the expertise to do one at the majority of rebuilders will be another impossibility. Best bet is someone who specializes in them as mentioned in post 3, but don't expect it to be cheap.
Nope, but dropping a matching C4 automatic along with the 302 in place of the Fordomatic isn't at all hard. It's been done numerous times. Economically, it will probably cost about the same (figuring a rebuilt motor/trans, much less if you can find good used) and give you a nice driver. I did this about 15 years ago to replace a broken 292 (broken crank/block, not rebuildable) and my total cost, including the donor car, was under $1K. Be more now, but not a ton more if you shop a bit...
Just plan on spending $4k to $5k on a proper rebuild of a Y-Block. That would include new pistons, bearings, rings, gaskets, carb, headers, dizzy, oil pump, water pump, cam, and intake, plus boring, decking, honing, crank cutting and polishing, and cleaning. Head work can tack on another $1k quickly if you need new guides, valves, seats, and springs. More yet for porting or other performance upgrades. You may be able to get it done a bit cheaper if you reuse most of the original components (intake, carb, dizzy, water pump, exhaust manifolds, etc), but it will depend on the condition of the original parts. I have a 292 that will run about $3500 to rebuild, and that is after I do all the head work myself.
You really should join up here there is HUGE file to help you out and save you some bucks on doing a swap: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/social-forums/1952-59-ford-social-group.282/ The '54 in my avatar has a 5.0 and AOD and swapped in with all over the counter stock parts.
If your rebuild the 272 I have a set of old stock pistons .060 pistons you can have for $60 + shipping. I'm done with Y blocks I think.
I just saw a rebuilt 272 for sale either in the HAMB classifieds or the Fordbarn classifieds. Do a search.
The Jalopy Journal
