We’ve seen a Chrysler Hemi, a Ford Flathead and a Volkswagen flat-four go under the wrench. Now, the folks at Hagerty have filmed the rebuild of a small-block Ford ...

If one were going strictly by numbers alone, it would appear the new '54 Fords had the same Flathead V-8 they'd had for decades. The '53 and '54 Fords both offered a 239ci engine, but horsepower ...

Ford Division's first overhead valve V-8, the Y-Block, remains one of the sexiest V-8 engines ever with its perfect symmetry, finned and studded Thunderbird Special valve covers, dual-plane "stacked ...

Ford has created some iconic vehicles over its long history in the industry, from the Explorer to the classic Model T. The vehicles themselves, of course, serve as the most prominent work an auto ...

Though not designed for high performance, Ford's first overhead-valve (OHV) V8 was a solid engine. These days, when it's equipped with modern tech, the Y-Block can make some respectable output figures ...

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

Ford's effort to catch up with competitors in the overhead-valve V8 sweepstakes hit the market in 1954 and was called the "Y-Block." That's in reference to the engine block's deep skirting surrounding ...

As a high-mileage, daily driven truck, my FE-powered 1968 F-100 has seen its fair share of bumps and bruises externally, but nothing prepared me for what was going to happen to the tough-as-nails, 360 ...

If one were going strictly by numbers alone, it would appear the new '54 Fords had the same Flathead V-8 they'd had for decades. The '53 and '54 Fords both offered a 239ci engine, but horsepower ...