How to Improve the Cooling System of the Y Block Ford V8 (239, 256, 272, 292, and 312)

Описание: We are extending the popular series "Three Heavenly Upgrades for Your Y Block Ford"!

One of the best upgrades you can make to your 239, 256, 272, 292, or 312 Ford or Mercury Y Block V8 engine would be the cooling system. This video shares 5 tips that will help anyone unfamiliar with the Y Block Ford V8 engine and how to perform the upgrades and improvements. Listed below are a few links that will help you locate parts or other items that will be a help to you in the swap.

Helpful Links:

Y Blocks Forever Forum Discussion on Thunderbirds
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Top...

CASCO Thunderbird Water Pump with Large Impeller
https://www.classictbird.com/Water-Pu...

Infrared Thermometer
https://share.google/1c2eBQAuMhSte3T7U

Electric Fan
https://a.co/d/6qj5SUu

YouTube Video from Dick Shaw on Tbird Paragon Spacer
   • Installation of Paragon Water Pump Spacer ...  

   / @dickshaw  

NAPA THM6 Thermostat
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/THM6?...

6 Blade Fan (roughseas3455 references in the comments)
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...

Seven Deadly Sins of a Y Block Build
   • How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Y Block For...  

Introduction to the Y Block Ford V8 Build Series
   • Introduction - How to Rebuild a Y Block Fo...  

In the modern era, thousands of owners of classic Fords are being tempted to pull their Y Block ford V8 engine (239, 256, 272, 292, and 312) out of their car or truck and swap it for something else. On this channel, you will find helpful videos like the one that covers the top 5 reasons why you need to consider keeping your Y Block in Ford or Mercury, Y Block intake manifold, carburetor, and ignition videos, and even a few videos on the 3 speed manual transmission with overdrive. Most often, we are uploading at least one video a week as we have opportunity. I also cover DIY tips and tricks in the garage, tool reviews, and some Tuesday's we have a "Tool Tip Tuesday" upload. Subscribe and get notified!

Got a question? send it to [email protected], and we will do what we can to help you keep your Y Block engine on the road.

Other helpful links:
https://www.eatonbalancing.com (Ted Eaton website)
http://www.ford-y-block.com (John Mummert Machine Y Block Parts)
http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Gro... (forum for Y Block Ford enthusiasts)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumd... (forum for the FordBarn)

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