My first inline 6(s)

[Anonymous]

Ok hi everyone i just thought i would post and introduce myself and ask as many question as i could.
I recently bought a 48 F1 with a 226 flat head, 49 F1 with a 226 flat head and a 56 F-100 with a 272 V8.... All of them fords

Ok so now there are some questions i was wondering.
After doing a quick search of the fourm before i posted I found not many people have a 226 engine why is that?
ok also i have recently been looking for rebuild parts for the flat heads and havn't been able new pistons ETC for it. is there any place that sells forged or even cast pistons for these engines.

Nick

 

[82F100]

check out Egge machine at egge.com, they carry most parts to rebuild the 226 flatheads.

 

[Fred]

The reason you don't see many 226 motors is two fold. First, fewer six cylinders were sold new and second most people pull the flathead six out and put a flathead eight in during a restoration. The 226 is a good motor. I bet a good parts man at a Napa, Carquest, or other decent auto parts store (not an auto-pep-discount-zone place) could find a gasket set for you. You will need to check out Egge, Kanter, Joblot, Dennis Carpenter etc. for pistons & bearings probably. If you join the Early Ford V8 Club of America you can contact the advisor for your specific truck about whatever questions you have.

Please ask if you have any more questions.

 

[Anonymous]

ok this is kind of a stupid question but what is the Average mile per gallon on this 226(about stock with mabey a few changes to allow better air and cooling flow)

Also i am finding it hard to find modifications to do to the Flatty so what are some options to help make better flow for the things i stated above?

Nick

 

[Anonymous]

The reason you don't see many 226 motors is two fold. First, fewer six cylinders were sold new and second most people pull the flathead six out and put a flathead eight in during a restoration. The 226 is a good motor. I bet a good parts man at a Napa, Carquest, or other decent auto parts store (not an auto-pep-discount-zone place) could find a gasket set for you. You will need to check out Egge, Kanter, Joblot, Dennis Carpenter etc. for pistons & bearings probably. If you join the Early Ford V8 Club of America you can contact the advisor for your specific truck about whatever questions you have.

Please ask if you have any more questions.

and too many put in later engines/trannys such 302s, 351s and right on up to the bigger boys---even, dare i say it here? (please dont beat me!) those gawdawful small block chevies :roll: (eeeeewwww!) but i think youve gotten a good start on not only parts from the above, but a wealth of info there as well as here on the board. im tellin ya these guys here do their homework---and they do it for the best reason of all---they simply love it.

 

[Fred]

These are my observations on 226 fuel mileage: I have a friend with a '47 with a stock G series and a 3.25 ring & pinion, he gets just under 20. I had a '50 with a stock H series and overdrive, it got 21-22. Depending on gearing, driving habits, condition, & etc, you should be able to get between 17 and 23 in a passenger car. Era pickups get 15-20 due to much worse aerodynamics.