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Old 02-24-2021, 01:45 PM   #14
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Default Re: .Is this old "Y"block a 54 or 55 ? or what?

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Originally Posted by Dana Barlow View Post
. . . I have a 292 Y in my old hotrod,still runs,but is starting to smoke an making plans to do something,but want to stay with "Y" power.
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IF you're using the original Temperature sensor in the head... be aware they aren't all the same.
Before '56 they were built for 6v, '56 was made for 12v but they look the same. May be marked 12v?
'57 and newer are smaller. None of them will work right if connected to mis-matched gauges.

Does the engine have an oilpan on it? Front or rear sump?
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