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== Ford Y-block (239 / 256 / 272 / 292 / 312) == *Introduced in 1954 to replace the long-lived flathead. *Rear mount distributor. *Cylinder #5 is ahead of cylinder #1. *2 studs (and retaining nuts) retain rocker cover. *Intake runners are over and under -- center exhaust ports are close together (similar to a SBC) *Exhaust manifold bolts are in a common plane (line) across the cylinder head exhaust surface, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln Y-Block (317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck). {| |[[Image:1956ford292.jpg|thumb|center|435px|1956 Ford 292 Y-block]] |[[File:1960 ford y block 292.jpg|thumb|center|460px|1960 Ford 292 Y-block]] |}
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