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07-16-2019, 08:56 AM | #1 |
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Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
The coolant expansion tank on my 1961 Y-Block (292 Sunliner) isn't repairable.
Y-Block expansion tanks seem kind of scarce but I'm finding some for Galaxie 390 engines. The Galaxie 390 tanks I'm looking at have the water pump bypass fitting. The radiator hose comes out the passenger side and the bolt holes are horizontal - all same as mine. Can I use one of these 390 expansion tanks on my Y-Block? |
07-16-2019, 09:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
No. The FYB mounting flange is a different design from the FE.
GOOGLE C1AE 8A080-A and you should come across one.
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07-16-2019, 09:54 AM | #3 |
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07-16-2019, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
... hmmph ...
Where did you come across That? I'll be back.
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07-16-2019, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
that is an y block tank.not from a 390
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07-16-2019, 10:58 AM | #6 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/61-62-63-64-65-FORD-GALAXIE-FAIRLANE-390-427-428-EXPANSION-OVERFLOW-TANK-COBRA-/143258028150?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137&nordt= true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true Same place has another tank listed, that they say only fits early 406s. Sounds like they have some idea of how to tell them apart. Last edited by NoahVail; 07-16-2019 at 11:36 AM. |
07-16-2019, 11:02 AM | #7 |
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07-16-2019, 11:16 AM | #8 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
Something or somebody is hitting the peyote a little too hard. The one you picture is the FYB pattern, but what would they describe it as a HP FE application (which I never heard of).
BTW. The FORD and BIRD tanks were the same basically. Can you give me a half hour? I know you are in a hurry.
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07-16-2019, 11:33 AM | #9 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
Correct.
It was listed incorrectly.
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07-16-2019, 12:06 PM | #10 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
Google returned some references where Y-Block expansion tanks were referenced in discussions of FE engines and in Cobra forums. That had me wondering if Ford was doing some weird crossover applications back then.
In retrospect that wouldn't make sense because (I think) it'd require having a Y-block intake on top of FE heads (not stinking likely). |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
Allow me to expound on the statement...
The OP came across the listing and was described as an early FE HI-PO. Ya' gotta be careful out there, especially as memories and old guys are fading.
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07-20-2019, 12:26 AM | #12 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
I have one. Whats it worth to you?
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07-21-2019, 06:39 PM | #13 |
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07-27-2019, 11:32 PM | #14 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
If it doesn't work out let me know. I have no need for it so I'll be reasonable.
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07-28-2019, 02:06 AM | #15 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
Maybe list it here and/or EvilBay? I guarantee someone is looking for it.
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07-28-2019, 08:17 AM | #16 |
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Re: Will a 390 expansion tank fit a Y-Block?
Swap meet stuff. $10-15 tops.
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