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  1. The 272 in³ (4,465 cc) version of the Y-Block was the same bore as the outgoing Mercury 256 in³ Y-Block but with a longer stroke (3.625 x 3.3 in). The standard 1955 U-code featured a two barrel Holley carburetor and was rated at 162 bhp (121 kW) at 4,400 rpm and 258 lb·ft (350 Nm) at 2,400 rpm.

  2. 1952–1963 Lincoln Y-block V8 enginebig-block (317/341/368), HD truck (279/302/317/332) 1954–1964 Y-block V8 — small-block Ford/Mercury/Edsel (239/256/272/292/312) 1958–1968 MEL V8 —big-block Mercury/Edsel/Lincoln (383/410/430/462)

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  4. Nov 17, 2009 · The Ford Y Block 272 cubic inch (4.5 L) engine was first put into a Ford vehicle in 1955, and was the standard engine included with the majority of Ford models. Two-barrel 162 hp and four-barrel 182 hp versions of the Y Block 272 were offered when the engine was introduced.

  5. Firing Order: 15486372. 1957 with 4 Barrel Carb. Max Brake Horsepower: 190 @ 4500 rpm. Max Torque: 270 @ 2700 rpm. Stroke: 3.30. Bore: 3.625. Compression: 8.6. Firing Order: 15486372. Specs and engine information for the 272 V8 Ford Engine. We also provide technical specs for the Ford 272 V8.

  6. Sep 23, 2021 · Although the 312 remains the most popular Y-block, you can get by with a 272 or 292 block with great success. John says nearly any 272, 292, or 312 block can be used for performance applications if massaged correctly. The 272 block can be bored to 292ci without consequence.

  7. The Y-Block was introduced in 1954 as 239 in Ford cars and trucks and 256 in Mercury's. The 272 and 292 engines were introduced in 1955. The 292 was used in T-Bird's, Mercury's and some top of the line Ford's. Most standard Ford models received the 272. The 312 was introduced in 1956 and used in many T-Bird's all Mercury's and some Ford models.

  8. Sep 6, 2021 · The Y Block was Ford's first foray into production overhead valve engines. Of course, there was the Lincoln series Y Block that began life in the public eye in 1952, but these days many people remember the more plentiful Ford Y Block which was first offered in 1954 in 239 c.i. size. The 256, 272, 292, and the 312 completed the offerings from ...