Hi,
New member here. I have a '49 F5 that I am replacing the original 226 H engine with another 226 that isn't as tired. There are a couple of small differences between the two engines that I noticed. The timing chain cover and crank pulley are different on the replacement. The original cover is a smooth casting and the cover on the replacement is stamped, and the pulley is a riveted deal at the timing mark, where as the original is a wider cast band at the timing mark. I am sure these are just changes in production, but was curious what else might be different. The clutch plate disc was smaller. The F5 has a four speed and I think an 11" disc was standard. Flywheel different? I suspect there were differences between car and truck applications like exhaust manifolds, but was there any difference in the 226 engines from F1 through F5?
Great site! Thanks.
New member here. I have a '49 F5 that I am replacing the original 226 H engine with another 226 that isn't as tired. There are a couple of small differences between the two engines that I noticed. The timing chain cover and crank pulley are different on the replacement. The original cover is a smooth casting and the cover on the replacement is stamped, and the pulley is a riveted deal at the timing mark, where as the original is a wider cast band at the timing mark. I am sure these are just changes in production, but was curious what else might be different. The clutch plate disc was smaller. The F5 has a four speed and I think an 11" disc was standard. Flywheel different? I suspect there were differences between car and truck applications like exhaust manifolds, but was there any difference in the 226 engines from F1 through F5?
Great site! Thanks.