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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: b.j.romer on 2025-08-15 08:47

Title: ford 223 6 cyl. to y block v8 convertion
Post by: b.j.romer on 2025-08-15 08:47
I am replacing my 223 6 cyl. 19567 ford engine with a 292 y block and i have a ford-0-matic trans. what parts do i need to mate the ford-o-matic from the 223 to the new 292 y block?
thanks, Bill
Title: Re: ford 223 6 cyl. to y block v8 convertion
Post by: Hoosier Hurricane on 2025-08-17 11:23
You need a Y Bock V-8 bellhousing.  The 6 cylinder converter will work, the flywheel may need a little sanding in the center hole to fit over the flange of the V-8 crankshaft.  If you have the V-8 flywheel, you may have to drill the holes to match the 6 converter.   John