That's a standard exhaust setup with the cross to the right side across the front to the front of the right header and on to a single pipe and muffler. The 223 six was standard in all models in '56, with the 272 V8 or 312 V8 optional in all models. It seems the 292 was optional only in the Fairlane wagon in '56, for some reason. My source is the Encyclopedia of American Cars, 1940-1970, authored by R.M. Langworth and the editors of Consumer Guide. I owned a '56 Mainline 2 door sedan when I was 18. My hotrodder brother helped me put a '58 Edsel 410 V8 in it in place of the 6, and a Hurst floor shifter on the standard 3 speed plus overdrive tranny. Top speed was crazy fast, but quick standing starts just burned the tires off.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Great history. Sure do appreciate your input!
@hanknipper3921
Жыл бұрын
The 56 Ford was 12 volt from the factory. 1955 was 6 volt
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Got it! Thanks for the input, Hank!
@christopheryoung3516
Жыл бұрын
Love the 56 Ford! In my opinion it was the best looking 50s car. Normally the Customline had a 272 cu. Inch, at least all of the ones I had were 272. That exhaust is original to the car. The Y-blocks were excellent running engines. Water pump is probably froze up if the fan doesn't turn. Those manual brakes actually stopped the car very well. I now have a 59 Edsel with the same setup and don't have any problems stopping. However all components will havto be replaced. Definitely would like to hear it run.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher. Great feedback! We are committed, so stay tuned. Perhaps we will both hear that motor purr again!
@OlysGarage
Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything Joe says. The 56 is 100% 12 volt from the factory... including the gauges. (only year gauges are 12 volt) Probably just about guarantee that's a 272ci. My '56 Customline has a 272 as well.... for now... lol Check the tag in the door jamb, and as long as the engine hasn't been swapped it's most likely a 272. Both '56 Fairlanes I have are 292 4v cars and have the dual exh driver's manifold you'll be wanting eventually. As for the brakes, they work fine for what it was at that time, and the little power the 272 produced, but not really for 'today's style of driving' or any future upgraded engines. Lots of upgrade options out there, including disc. Looking forward to more content on your Customline!
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much for the feedback, we are taking all these suggestions into consideration! Looking forward to releasing a new video soon!
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@OlysGarage, Doorplate decodes it to be the 272 Automatic with 176 hp!
@OlysGarage
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia i suspected so. Hey, still a V8....hopefully get it running and it will sound good!
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@@OlysGarage Yep... at least it's a V8 AND, she's got the badge in chrome! 😉
@highway445
Жыл бұрын
Great job getting a relic like that freed up. I look forward to see it running I guarantee.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm excited to hear it again... been a LONG time!
@edwardcurtis2709
Жыл бұрын
The exhaust is a single exhaust crossover to the right side and a single exhaust pipe. Dual exhaust was an option on the customline and standard on the high end line with a standard 292,the 312 was an option. The dual exhaust had a left side manifold that exited at the rear.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Great feedback Edward. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@user-iq3gw9ig8n
6 ай бұрын
1956 was the first year for 12 volt electrical system in Fords. This car originally was single exhaust exiting from the right side manifold. The left manifold exited at the front and crossed over to the front of the right manifold.
@richardbowers3647
Жыл бұрын
Just for interest - - Had one like this in 1957 with 50,000 miles, which was all baby blue. It had been a highway patrol intercepter that had a big bore engine & a 4-barrel carburetor. Sold it about 1965 with some 125,000 miles. Loved the car & enjoyed the years driving it. Much good luck with your ownership.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @richardbowers3647 for sharing that in the comments for all of us to enjoy! Future episode coming soon, stay tuned!
@rogercamp6071
Жыл бұрын
My dad loved the '56 Fords even though at the time he drove mostly Chevrolets,he was driving one home from work that belonged to a co worker and passed up a DeSoto Firedome Lik it was standing still, also he did a tune up on another co workers '56 and he was just amazed at how quick that car was,he told me those stories all the time that I was growing up.
@joeschlotthauer840
Жыл бұрын
4:28, remove the dust caps on the two front drums, cotter pins and castle nuts, and the drums will come off. You might have to back the adjusters off to compensate for the rust ridge on the inside of the drum. 6:00, that's factory. That pipe went over to join up with the passenger exhaust. 14:10, tape a piece of thick cardboard between the fan an radiator next time. Paint the car black on bottom, mint above the chrome. Popular back then.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input Joe!
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
It's been awhile since I fumbled around to free them up, but I remember the shoes being rusted to the drums... hence the hammer destruction since time was a factor and the main goal of that day was to get it loaded. Thanks again for your input!
@daviddavis4444
Жыл бұрын
My Parents had one just like it the T Bird Motor 3 Speed with Overdrive when I was 3 or 4 years old so early 60's. Mom's baby sister use to race it when my Dad was on the road as a truck driver.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Not sure, but I imagine your T-Bird had the bigger 312 Cu.In. I like those cars!
@chadneuman1945
Жыл бұрын
Love to see the engine all dressed up and cleaned up
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@brianandglendaharkin9457
Жыл бұрын
Love this Ford. Yep that air cleaner is to small your choking that motor the bigger the air cleaner the better as your engine works like a air pump . Index your plugs she fire 🔥 better between the valves . 👍🏻💯🇦🇺
@lynndonsonier2745
Жыл бұрын
Pipe should go from drivers side and connect to passenger side across the front someone wanted to put duel exhaust.
@andrewslagle1974
Жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with drum brakes!The y blocks had a crossover pipe (right to left manifold )some one did a dual exhaust conversion ,that is the reason for the cob job exhaust .
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew! I am learning that.. Appreciate your comments!
@wesjackson7775
Жыл бұрын
The 56 Ford cars and light-duty trucks were 12-volt systems. I memory serves me well they were still positive grounded at that time though.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wes. I may need to learn more about positive grounds!
@mikeh5039
Жыл бұрын
Original generator.is where your alt.is now.
@rickcarr8439
Жыл бұрын
Yes it will break free no problem WD-4 a little bit transmission fluid together let it sit for a day or two. I bought a 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe with 24000 original miles and that's what I did it still runs today
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks for sharing that Rick. Appreciate the encouragement!
@dennisboland9892
Жыл бұрын
It was originally single exhaust somebody put duel exhaust on it The original pipe to go from the left side front to the right side to make single exhaust
@rickn8or
Жыл бұрын
And ran the driver's side exhaust pipe withing an inch of the fuel line. Vapor-lock, anybody?
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
I have a 58 PowerMaster 801 Ford Tractor... Ford ran the steel fuel line right over the exhaust Manifold! They clearly didn't mind heating up the fuel.
@jeffscott8323
Жыл бұрын
Then Dad bought a 56 Ford wagon in 64. Had a Thunder bird Special in it. Had the little Jet on Fenders.
@jeffscott8323
Жыл бұрын
56 Ford. One of my Favorits
@jeromebreeding3302
Жыл бұрын
Ford went to 12 volts in 56. From it's inception in 54, a cross-over pipe was employed over the front of the engine for single exhaust, but duals were available. Contrary to your claim, it is equiped with a common place generator. Wise to stay with factory drive-train.Y-blocks were durable engines, although the Fordomatic trans leaves a lot to be desired.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Got it! I was fooled by the GEN light in the dash and assumed it was a 6-Volt Conversion. Thanks for the feedback!
@jeromebreeding3302
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia Looking forward to follow-up videos on this 56.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @jeromebreeding3302. We are working on it. Appreciate the encouragement!
@edwardmayer6453
Жыл бұрын
You said that you dumped marvel transmission and anything you could in the cylinders to free it up. You need to drain the crankcase and mess out of it. The put in new oil. You could blow it up when that spark hits it. I had a 51 Ford flat head 8 it had a cross over pipe that went down under the front..and connected to the other header. Check and see if it was dual exaust. You would have two tail pipes. You need to be careful as I said earlier. Good luck on your quest. Eddie
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eddie! Planning on doing that soon. Thanks for your comments!
@stevetutty8437
Жыл бұрын
Yes crossover exhaust but someone wanted to have dual exhaust I would guess
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@toddtakacs5003
Жыл бұрын
The car was built by Ford with a single exhaust. Ford ran an exhaust pipe on the front of the engine from one manifold to the other then through a single pipe to the muffler and out the tailpipe. 1956 was the first year for 12 volt electrical system. Your system is all stock. I love your car. Please enjoy it,
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @Toddtakacs5003! Great feedback. Looking forward to posting more progress... stay tuned & thanks for your encouragement!
@carlv8168
Жыл бұрын
'56 was the first year of 12volt systems in Fords, so this was NOT converted from a 6volt. Also, this was a single exhaust from the factory, and you're correct in that the two manifolds were joined together by a pipe across the front of the engine parallel to the radiator. Someone along the life of the car had the exhaust modified to duals; hence all the welding, etc. There's no correlation between the exhaust location and the generator. BTW, that's NOT an alternator; it's a generator.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input Carl!
@carlv8168
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia You're welcome. Here's another little-known trivia about the "V8" emblem on the '54 through '56. It is superimposed over the red background which is the fore/aft Y-shaped profile which depicts the "Y" block engine. You'll also see this same badge emblem on the glove box door. I'm guessing that yours is a 272. Seems to me that the 292 and 312 options had a jet-plane style engine badge that said "Thunderbird" in the casting. Have fun with your resurrection project. Glad you're saving the car. It's in relal nice condition. Hope it doesn't have too much rust in the floor pans.
@martinhoctor5023
Жыл бұрын
the exhaust used to be single..cut off the front crossover exhuast pipe ..that I only remember being on 272 's
@richardponder8024
Жыл бұрын
I have a 56 mainline. Same color. 6 cly. Hope you have good luck with this one. Y block. You may want to check valves before crank with battery. If stuck you will bend valves or push rods. Ask me how I know.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome Richard! And thanks for the input! Do you have any recommendations on most reasonable valve checking procedures? We'd love to pick your brain on this!
@brianandglendaharkin9457
Жыл бұрын
You don’t need a fan shroud. You can even drive without a fan . Mainly only there for in town . At light etc .keep the original fan going the way is a waste of time.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@@brianandglendaharkin9457 - I reckon there is enough airflow while moving then to keep it cool? I think murphy's law would strike and I'd overheat at a light! 😉
@joealbert7773
Жыл бұрын
The car originally had single exhaust. There would have been a crossover pipe that ran between the manifolds. It ran from the left manifold to the right manifold just under the upper radiator hose. What they have done is run a pipe from the front of the left manifold to an exhaust pipe and muffler. They had to cap off the right manifold. It already had an exhaust pipe and muffler. If the car cam with dual exhaust it would have different manifolds that exited in the rear.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Excellent feedback Joe, thanks for your comments!
@jerrymuessig9384
Жыл бұрын
56 was the first year Ford went to 12 volt. The exhaust did go over the front of the engine. Someone cut the pipe to make duel exhaust. BeUtiful car.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry! Sure do appreciate your comments.
@jeffscott8323
Жыл бұрын
When I was about 7 or 8 a Friend of our Family had a car Identical to yours.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Cool Jeff! Thanks for sharing that.
@HotRodReverend
Жыл бұрын
Should be a fun project!
@jebsails2837
Жыл бұрын
We had the 56 1/2 Customline model, 272 V8 two-dr coupe (sans B-piller) in basic black (ford porcelainized finish, no need to wax but would not get a great shine). As I recall the exhaust "crossover pipe" was Fords creation if you did not get duel exhaust via Y pipe and originally crossed just under the upper radiator hose. The rear spark plugs are a night mare to remove, had to use extensions and universal swivel sockets from underneath. Taillight had a plastichrome trim-ring akin the mid-range models. Thanks. Narragansett Bay
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Did not realize there was a 56 1/2. Sounds Like a Great Ride!
@jebsails2837
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia My late little brother was a mechanic at the local Ford dealership - Harrison Ford (no lie) in Middletown, RI. The 1/2 yr model was due to a number of undersold coup bodies. Usually attired with the top to mid-line trim levels. Attired with understated custom-line trim and a single exhaust Ford was able to move them along. The car was to be mine upon discharge from the Silent Service. The same brother used the car before I took position and a cigarette landed in the rear seat and the rest is history.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@@jebsails2837 that's great history. Sorry you never got possession. Thanks for posting your experience and the 1/2 model details!
@tradrodsandcustoms
Жыл бұрын
Drum brakes work just fine. My first car was a stock 54 ford customline. It stopped! Manual drums on all 4 corners
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Gotcha. They may have to stay. But if so, then a power brake booster upgrade will have to be considered.
@tradrodsandcustoms
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia good shoes, good drums, they really work just fine. Cant go around tailgating folks
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@gl1886
Жыл бұрын
It's always been a 12 volt system. Ford went from 6v to 12v in 1954. It was a generator rather than alternator though
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
I am learning that @gl1886, thanks much for commenting. Stay tuned. New episode coming Thursday!
@tomlohan4741
Жыл бұрын
The exhaust crossed over to the right side s common way to make duals was to do that modification to avoid changing the manifolds
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
I'm learning that Tom. Thanks much for your comments!
@michaelmiller9452
Жыл бұрын
The change to disc from drum brakes was good, but the switch from mechanical to hydraulic brakes and the switch from standard house widow pane glass to safety glass were a lot more important. "56 was the first year for a 12 volt system on Fords. Someone changed the 12 V generator for an alternator.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@MrBrendog67rat
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia that is a genarator
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm learning that. Thanks for your input!
@williamfrazier4403
Жыл бұрын
Had one just like it when I was 16.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome William! What did you like best and/or the least about yours?
@martydavies7198
4 ай бұрын
You have an old jem. I had a four door 56 with the 272 engine way down under in New Zealand. I'm getting to your posting a bit late things take time down here and lookin forward to your follow-up. Did anyone tell you that you sound just like Buster Scruggs? So long
@hopfammedia
4 ай бұрын
Thank you @martydavies7198! I am glad you enjoy it. I appreciate the reminder to get back to that project. No, I haven't heard that before!
@dalesmith776
Жыл бұрын
the exhaust came across the front of the engine and the generator is where it belongs and i believe this is a 12 volt system from the factory
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yes @dalesmith776. I've been learning that. Thanks much for your comments!
@jimwalton4073
Жыл бұрын
I had 2 56 ford's an they were 292s. Exhaust manifold pipe ran around front of motor.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @jimwalton4073! It looks like this one is the 272. Thanks for watching and sharing your comments!
@robames1293
Жыл бұрын
Don't know about that model but the "twin spinner" custom with the flathead V8 had one exhaust manifold going forward and down under the fan area and joined up into the front of the other manifold which then exited from the rear. It had a Generator mounted in the centre above the intake manifold. At least that was the 52 model in Australia
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
So then it was originally single exhaust setup from Ford.
@holeeshietpyro4072
Жыл бұрын
nice man, im up here in memphis. good to see more locals rescuing cars. Its not a 57 chevy, but i'd love to have that and running on the road.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. You know it Not being a 57 Chevy (or a 56 for that matter) suggested to me that it wasn't worth much outside of sentimental appeal. That was probably true while fooling around with cars in the 80's, etc. But nowadays, appeal has shifted. Glad to see others enjoy a plain 2-Door post 56 Ford!
@rickcarr8439
Жыл бұрын
I did it just using the fan belt like the way you're doing. No tools needed.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, I wasn't able to budge it that way.
@robertquartier9379
Жыл бұрын
that car is a time capsule of originalty. i would keep it that way. get it in mechanical working order with new tires and and a good wax jod and enjoy it the way it is. they are only original once.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert. Appreciate your comments!
@joeschlotthauer840
Жыл бұрын
3:53 before the 1963 zip code.
@tonyshepherd406
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have an original 1956 Ford owners manual in good condition if interested, $30 plus postage. I had a 56 Ford back in the mid 1960’s.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Most welcome Tony! What color was Ford? Two or Four Door?
@tonyshepherd406
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia Light blue 2 door post. Loved it.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@@tonyshepherd406 what trim package?
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@tonyshepard406, thanks much for the offer. I'm not looking for one now but will keep it in mind.
@MrBrendog67rat
Жыл бұрын
1956 was the first year for 12 volts, also it had single exhaust, your car has duel exhaust , the left side had a cross over pipe, and then on the right it exited from the rear, thats why the right front is capped off
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @MrBrendog67rat, I'm learning that. Appreciate your comments!
@ejsvt2956
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Correct me but that engine turns clockwise.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Wow @ejsvt2956, I didn't know it would matter at this point. Any chance that's why the rockers scraped into the valve covers?
@jeffscott8323
Жыл бұрын
Being this is a plain Jane Ford could be a 272.
@dickaslet6769
Жыл бұрын
It's 12v negative ground from the factory. You have a generator not an alternator. The single exhaust was standard on the 272 engine; someone converted it to poor man's dual exhaust. Granada spindles and disc brakes are almost a bolt on. The spindles need to be reamed with a 7 degree tapered reamer to fit the 56's ball joints.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Great input Dick! Sure do appreciate it!
@user-tl1jl7yn6k
Жыл бұрын
they used to go over thetop of the engine the exhuast
@johnwinton1169
Жыл бұрын
Love it, I have the station wagon, same colour and trim, cool.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Sure would like to see a picture of your wagon John. If you get a chance, please send it via email.
@SuperMAZ007
Жыл бұрын
Maybe the lockup was all about just a few piston rings being sized? Or just the fact that the water pump is trash(water pump can be rebuild btw)? Originally both exhaust manifolds are connected with a 3th pipe in the middle. Someone has hacked it off and made a dual exhaust conversion? If your removing all the none original piping be careful cause the % of breaking studs or bolds is very high. Lot of heath needed and pre cleaning any visible threads. Pipe itself should be still available or let a custom exhaust shop make one for you. As for the 12V electrical fan: keep the original fan. You can add a fan in front of the radiator as a extra precaution for overheat. Just remember to get one that plows cool air into the radiator instead of sucking more hot air into it. Lot of people get that part wrong and end up with a hot mess later. I would go and look whats underneath the valve covers. When the car has been sitting for years in a damp and humid environment. Rust and condensation will start building up underneath the valve covers. Despite this engine has a breather in the front, it is not very effective in removing condensation from the engine. If you open up the valve covers you can see if there are any stuck valves(important cause if they are stuck you will 100% bent the pushrods). Might also look out if the rocker arms have been modified to get more oil (aka extra tubes added cause the early Y blocks had oiling issues with the rockers).
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Great info @SuperMAZ007! Sure do appreciate your comments!
@tommygray1763
Жыл бұрын
They did connect straight across
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm learning that. Thanks much for your comments!
@brucenixon4157
Жыл бұрын
IMHO, first thing to do is dis-connect the fuel line, you don't want to draw that old gas into the carb. Drop a fresh battery in and see if the starter will spin it over. if it does, you will probably have a lot of oil be pushed out of the cylinders. Assuming that the engine turns over freely, check for spark. Points, condenser, cap and probably plug wires. Got spark? Is the carb free, throttle linkage functions? Carb need disassembly and through cleaning? time for a little fresh gas down the carb and see if it barks off. I wouldn't yank any more parts off of the engine until you have it running. You'll need to find the OEM Ford specs for point gap, dynamic timing... I agree that your engine is most likely a 272 CI "Y" block . 312s didn't come along until 1957. HTH. Bruce
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestions @brucenixon4157. Fuel is definately spoiled. This is the direction I plan to go next. Only, I believe I'll pull the valve covers and check the rockers before turning the key to keep from bending any pushrods. Thanks for the thorough comments!
@brucenixon4157
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia I believe that, if you can get a complete revolution by turning the engine over via the crank pulley bolt, the valve train should be free. But, considering how long it has been since the engine has run, I'd be tempted to get some oil on the rockers, valve springs, etc. It will be a minute or two until the engine develops oil pressure. Good luck with the process. Bruce
@tonycooper3382
Жыл бұрын
Left exhaust looped around front of engine to right pipe then down right .
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony, I'm learning that. Appreciate your comments!
@rockcrusher4636
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks for sharing, new sub. Cheers.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yeah Man! Thanks for watching.
@markrickman1073
Жыл бұрын
I owned the same modile car mine had the same set up for the exhaust
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting Mark. What color or color combination did it have?
@craigbowley6783
Жыл бұрын
Watch Mortske repair. He's worked on some 292 y blocks. Plus it's a great channel.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Got it! Thanks for the suggestion.
@jeffscott8323
Жыл бұрын
Soak them cylinders in Myrster oil for a week. Or two. Well maybe not that long. At least a few days.
@alvinjohns575
Жыл бұрын
Looped over and connected for a single exhaust pipe.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep! Thanks for your comments!
@juliancrooks3031
Жыл бұрын
My parents had a car like that, I hope you can get it running again
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thank you, we hope so too!
@cc9z
Жыл бұрын
1956 ford was the first year ford was 12 volts and the exhaust on 55 the driver side went over the top front and hooked in drinker side and went down 56 had manifolds were round and went down to a Y pipe and 57 manifolds were square
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Excellent detail, thanks!
@gailbrown6133
Жыл бұрын
A 56 ford came out 12 volt 55 was the last 6 volt ford and I think that that motor had a crosover on the front.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gail! I'm learning that. Appreciate your comments!
@tradrodsandcustoms
Жыл бұрын
Could be a 292, could be a 272, might even be the optional 312 although thats extremely unlikely
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @tradrodsandcustoms, VIN Decode states 272. Thanks for your input!
@daviddamico4288
Жыл бұрын
That’s how the pipes exited they went around the front of the engine not down ..
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
That's what I'm learning @daviddamico4288. Sure do appreciate your comments!
@t-rodzgarage
Жыл бұрын
Cool ride . I think that engine just might be a 272.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep! Confirmed from the data plate - 272 Automatic.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Rated a whopping 176 hp...
@t-rodzgarage
Жыл бұрын
@@hopfammedia That's o.k. It's a cool ride, especially since it's been in your family all those years and you know it's original. You can do a little doctoring on it .
@offshore50
Жыл бұрын
That came with a front crossover pipe
@michaelromero5703
Жыл бұрын
That engine had a cross over exhaust it went from the driver side to the passenger then out under the car
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, been figuring that out. Thanks much for your feedback!
@jefferypowell9885
Жыл бұрын
Looped over
@husseinal-frehan1410
Жыл бұрын
❤ Very good
@danforaker1867
Жыл бұрын
The distributor or be on the passenger side in the back if it is a Y block
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @danforaker1867. Your knowledge is much appreciated!
@brianandglendaharkin9457
Жыл бұрын
Start the motor on 2 stroke fuel ⛽️ it will help lube the motor .👍🏻💯🇦🇺
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Great Idea!
@jamesday1638
Жыл бұрын
THIS IS A CROSS OVER PIPE FROM THE LEFT SIDE FRONT TO THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT ONE PIPE TO THE REAR. TRUST ME I KNOW. STOCK IT WAS A ,12 VOLT IN 56. JUST LIKE THE CHEVY IN 55 AND 56.
@sallyholt5222
Жыл бұрын
you are right sir
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Great Feedback, thanks!
@phillipstotts8180
Жыл бұрын
That pipe came across the front of motor to manifold on passenger side then went down
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir, thanks for your comments!
@ronalddavis7711
Жыл бұрын
Crossover pipe cut and bent to make dual exhaust
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, learning that! Thanks for your input @ronalddavis7711!
@nowhereman7398
Жыл бұрын
I think that's how they made dual exhaust, (if it has duals)
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
It does have duals @nowhereman7398
@jimmiebrown5014
Жыл бұрын
That pipe used to go across the front of the motor and somebody has changed it
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
I'm learning that Jimmie. Thanks for your comments!
@mikeh5039
Жыл бұрын
No shroud from factory
@MrBrendog67rat
Жыл бұрын
i had a 65 Ford Galaxy with power drum brakes, it would throw you through the windshield, there are nouthing wrong with drum brakes, just make them power
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Got it. Definitely needs to be upgraded from original design!
@garycamara9955
Жыл бұрын
It had single exhaust, there was a crossover pipe.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep! I'm learning that Gary. Thanks for your comments.
@roychristianson3644
Жыл бұрын
its a 272 and had a cross over in front for single exhaust 56 was factory 12 volt.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Roy! I'm learning that. Appreciate your comments.
@ronalddavis7711
Жыл бұрын
My 56 Ford truck has 272 I took fan off and got a 12 dollar electric fan off Chevy hhr works great with truck shrould
@johnnywooten7199
Жыл бұрын
It had a crossover pipe its been cut for the alternator clearance .
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Hey, I must have guessed it right then!
@geraldparker7008
Жыл бұрын
They did that for duals they looped over I have a239Y-block
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, Sure looks that way. Wonder if there was a HP improvement moving to duals?
@geraldparker7008
Жыл бұрын
A little ,do you have ah pipe if not put one in it will some to and equalize both sides km .
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Good Point
@douggillock
Жыл бұрын
The cross over pip went around the front and the pipe come out on the left driver side
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, that seems to be what Ford intended. Thanks much for the feedback!
@davidkanipe1812
Жыл бұрын
The exhaust is correct for 56 ford
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm learning that David. Thanks much for your input!
@lynndonsonier2745
Жыл бұрын
Think I would have tried the starter.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Hi @lynndonsonier2745, that's coming! But first, I think I'll take a look at the valve train and hopefully prevent the bending of any pushrods. Thanks much for your comments!
@lynndonsonier2745
Жыл бұрын
@HopFam Media those are tough old engines I had 2 of them 272 and 292 only thing about them is they are noted for oil leaks guaranteed, that exhaust pipe on the drivers side should come off very close to the fuel pump, put it back to single exhaust. Good luck I will follow you
@2pugman
Жыл бұрын
'56's had a different side body trim. What's up ?
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@2pugman. I have learned that the various models, (ie. Mainline,Customline, & Crown Victoria) had different trim styles across the body of the car. Thanks much for watching and commenting!
@phillipstotts8180
Жыл бұрын
Pull valve covers check valves
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that @phillipstotts8180! Stay tuned for our next episode and advise. Thanks!
@kenbaysinger7352
Жыл бұрын
It was never a 6-volt system. 1955 was the last year for that. It had a 12 volt DC generator, not an alternator. That left-side exhaust manifold looks like it's upside-down. Who knows why.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, I'm learning that. Maybe because it was originally a single exhaust that fed over to the right side manifold.
@mikeh5039
Жыл бұрын
Y block. .original exhaust. Single .did loop around
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! I'm learning that. Appreciate your input!
@nealgrubb1889
Жыл бұрын
exhaust ia s stock the steering column is in the way
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Neal! Appreciate your comments.
@rickyoung8503
Жыл бұрын
That's a 12v generator, Ford didn't have alternater till early 60's
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @rickyoung8503, I'm learning that. Sure do appreciate your comments! Stay tuned, more to come.
@jefferypowell9885
Жыл бұрын
Would be a 272 engine
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
That's what the VIN is decoding. Thanks for your comments @jefferypowell9885!
@richardponder8024
Жыл бұрын
That is generator not alt. 56 was 12 volts stock
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
Yep, @richardponder8024. I'm learning that. Thanks much for your comments!
@jimmiebrown5014
Жыл бұрын
All 56 cars were 12 volt 55 was 9
@michaelnaisbitt7926
Жыл бұрын
They came with either 272 292 of 312 capacity You should consider replacing it with, a more modern motor 351 or 396 easier to get parts
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
My RestoMod plans where chassis / drivetrain swap from a low mileage 04 Towncar. I ended up selling the towncar. But I still like the concept as it updates motor, trans, AND brakes!
@craigjorgensen4637
Жыл бұрын
Why? The 272-292’s were good engines and parts are readily available. Why Mickey Mouse it?
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@@craigjorgensen4637 good point. Plus this path gets it running quicker... waited long enough.
@jamesday1638
Жыл бұрын
IS IT POSITIVE GROUND.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
I am not familiar with that... Please explain how that would work. Sure don't want to mess that up if it is!
@dwightdyess455
Жыл бұрын
When Ford switched to 12v’s in 1956 they also switched to negative ground. You can verify this by checking the negative wire on the coil will be going to the distributor. If the positive wire was going from the coil to the distributor it would be a positive ground. Also if you wanted to clean up the exhaust piping you could try and find a set exhaust manifolds for a 312 they came with dull exhaust both manifolds dump to the rear and will bolt on to 272 or 292 engines.
@hopfammedia
Жыл бұрын
@@dwightdyess455 appreciate the details and suggestions. Really Good Stuff!
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