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scicala · 03-13-2019, 01:56 PM

The engine that had a 7.6:1 comp ratio was a 272 two barrel engine. The police interceptors in '55 had 4 barrel carbs whether they were 272's or 292's.

My documentation is everything I have ever read or seen in my life. The manual was printed earlier than the 272 4 barrel was decided to be in production, since it isn't in the shop manual.

Sal

scicala · 03-13-2019, 02:00 PM

"The ECJ required premium fuel. The INTERCEPTOR did not as most government fleets used their fuel stocks for all vehicles (gasoline). The 7.6:1 CR only required regular gasoline."

"There are differences between POLICE and HP engines."

Documentation ? What is an HP engine in '55 ?

Sal

Oldmics · 03-13-2019, 02:29 PM

In the BIG Master Holley book they list a 4bbl carb for the 55 Ford Fairlane and Wagons with Power Pack kit.

Curiously it does not mention what sized engine this carb is attached to as it usually does with there specifications.

A little fuel for the campfire !

Oldmics

KULTULZ · 03-13-2019, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldmics

In the BIG Master Holley book they list a 4bbl carb for the 55 Ford Fairlane and Wagons with Power Pack kit.

Curiously it does not mention what sized engine this carb is attached to as it usually does with there specifications.

A little fuel for the campfire

Oldmics

The 1955 'POWER PACK' was the 272 4V SPECIAL 188HP.

I had a bulletin describing the engine but can't find it. Do you have a copy?

Oldmics · 03-13-2019, 05:12 PM

As requested

KULTULZ · 03-13-2019, 05:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scicala

"The ECJ required premium fuel. The INTERCEPTOR did not as most government fleets used their fuel stocks for all vehicles (gasoline). The 7.6:1 CR only required regular gasoline."

"There are differences between POLICE and HP engines."

Documentation ? What is an HP engine in '55 ?

Sal

The documentation is in the shop manual. The ECJ Engines are the HP (or what FORD considered HP at that time period) engines for the 1955 model run.

A POLICE PACKAGE could include any available engine. It depended on the departments needs and budget.

KULTULZ · 03-13-2019, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmics

as requested

thank you!

5851a · 03-13-2019, 05:49 PM

http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/North...cy_Vehicles-08. On page 8 it shows the engines, but this is just a brochure. Hard to tell what actually ended up at the dealer.

KULTULZ · 03-14-2019, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5851a

http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/North...cy_Vehicles-08.

On page 8 it shows the engines, but this is just a brochure. Hard to tell what actually ended up at the dealer.

Here is a CROP of the ENGINE SECTION of the above page -

THANX MIKE!

KULTULZ · 03-14-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kultulz

...a police package could include any available engine. It depended on the departments needs and budget.

TO WIT-

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scicala · 03-14-2019, 07:08 PM

I now realize the '55 Interceptor was the same as the '55 Mercury base engine (188 HP). And it did have a 7.6 to 1 comp ratio. Forgot about that variation of the 292.
I apologize for insisting otherwise in earlier posts.

Sal

KULTULZ · 03-15-2019, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scicala

I now realize the '55 Interceptor was the same as the '55 Mercury base engine (188 HP). And it did have a 7.6 to 1 comp ratio. Forgot about that variation of the 292.

I apologize for insisting otherwise in earlier posts.

Sal

Sal, you needn't apologize for anything. This was a discussion and with these we find out what the facts are (were) and throw-out a lot of old wives tales.

grumppyoldman · 03-22-2019, 10:42 AM

I read somewhere that the 292 and the 312 blocks were the same and the 272 was different. So maybe the 272 can't be bored out to 292, because of wall thickness. I am going to see the car on the 29th, the owner swears it's a 292, we'll see. Al

KULTULZ · 03-22-2019, 01:26 PM

The 272CI block can be machined to 292CI block specifications (cyl bore).

dmsfrr · 03-22-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

The 272CI block can be machined to 292CI block specifications (cyl bore).

..............Bore....Stroke
272 cu.in. 3.62 X 3.30"
292 cu.in. 3.75 X 3.30"

from this link...
http://www.ford-y-block.com/dimensions.htm

grumppyoldman · 03-23-2019, 06:31 PM

Ok enough all ready, I'm going by the casting no's on the block. If it shows a 272 no I won't buy it. He said-she said. Al

03-13-2019, 01:56 PM	#21
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci The engine that had a 7.6:1 comp ratio was a 272 two barrel engine. The police interceptors in '55 had 4 barrel carbs whether they were 272's or 292's. My documentation is everything I have ever read or seen in my life. The manual was printed earlier than the 272 4 barrel was decided to be in production, since it isn't in the shop manual. Sal

03-13-2019, 02:00 PM	#22
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci "The ECJ required premium fuel. The INTERCEPTOR did not as most government fleets used their fuel stocks for all vehicles (gasoline). The 7.6:1 CR only required regular gasoline." "There are differences between POLICE and HP engines." Documentation ? What is an HP engine in '55 ? Sal

03-13-2019, 02:29 PM	#23
Oldmics BANNED Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Balto.Md Posts: 382	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci In the BIG Master Holley book they list a 4bbl carb for the 55 Ford Fairlane and Wagons with Power Pack kit. Curiously it does not mention what sized engine this carb is attached to as it usually does with there specifications. A little fuel for the campfire ! Oldmics

03-13-2019, 05:49 PM	#28
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,663	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/North...cy_Vehicles-08. On page 8 it shows the engines, but this is just a brochure. Hard to tell what actually ended up at the dealer.

03-14-2019, 07:08 PM	#31
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,698	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci I now realize the '55 Interceptor was the same as the '55 Mercury base engine (188 HP). And it did have a 7.6 to 1 comp ratio. Forgot about that variation of the 292. I apologize for insisting otherwise in earlier posts. Sal

03-22-2019, 10:42 AM	#33
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci I read somewhere that the 292 and the 312 blocks were the same and the 272 was different. So maybe the 272 can't be bored out to 292, because of wall thickness. I am going to see the car on the 29th, the owner swears it's a 292, we'll see. Al

03-22-2019, 01:26 PM	#34
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,464	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci The 272CI block can be machined to 292CI block specifications (cyl bore). __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

03-23-2019, 06:31 PM	#36
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: How to tell difference between 272ci and 292 ci Ok enough all ready, I'm going by the casting no's on the block. If it shows a 272 no I won't buy it. He said-she said. Al

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