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the99car · 09-08-2014, 03:24 PM

Will a 223 head go on a 215 block?? Kenny in Zhills,Fl

MMB · 09-08-2014, 07:20 PM

No first hand experience but but the 1950-65 Ford products interchange manual lists a different number for 215 vs. 223.

rotorwrench · 09-08-2014, 08:25 PM

I think the 223 heads were used by a few folks on 215s back in the day but I think you have to use the manifold set ups for the 223. They are likely a bit different. The distributors are in different places but I don't think that affects the heads.

There is a Ford Six Performance forum out there that may have better answers to your question.

41ford1 · 09-08-2014, 09:12 PM

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The part vendors show the same gasket set for 215 & 223. I do know that a 223 intake/exhaust gasket will not seal the intake on a 215.

This forum has been a good source of info. http://www.fordsix.com/forum/viewfor...2a1f6d2d0f64e1
Bubba22349 is very knowledgeable on the early OHV sixes. You can PM him on that forum.

09-08-2014, 03:24 PM	#1
the99car Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Zephyrhills , FLA Posts: 18	OHV 6 215cid Will a 223 head go on a 215 block?? Kenny in Zhills,Fl

09-08-2014, 07:20 PM	#2
MMB Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 56	Re: OHV 6 215cid No first hand experience but but the 1950-65 Ford products interchange manual lists a different number for 215 vs. 223.

09-08-2014, 08:25 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: OHV 6 215cid I think the 223 heads were used by a few folks on 215s back in the day but I think you have to use the manifold set ups for the 223. They are likely a bit different. The distributors are in different places but I don't think that affects the heads. There is a Ford Six Performance forum out there that may have better answers to your question.

09-08-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: OHV 6 215cid Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The part vendors show the same gasket set for 215 & 223. I do know that a 223 intake/exhaust gasket will not seal the intake on a 215. This forum has been a good source of info. http://www.fordsix.com/forum/viewfor...2a1f6d2d0f64e1 Bubba22349 is very knowledgeable on the early OHV sixes. You can PM him on that forum. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.