FINALLY! A "Bad" Ford 4.9L 300 Straight 6 To Teardown! Most Reliable Engine, Ever?

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You have asked, and I have been looking for almost 2 years! FINALLY, I get a Ford 4.9L 300 in as a core. I've had a LOT of requests for one of these, and I had a few things working against me. They're all old now, and since we unfortunately use rock salt to treat the roads in my area, many of these trucks rusted away a long time ago. As well, the 300 is one of the most reliable engines produced, and thus has no core value so many yards don't save them.
I was at the right place at the right time! This engine was sitting in a core pile at a local salvage yard. I presumed it was locked up because I couldn't turn the flywheel with my foot. It was pretty banged up from being in that pile,, a lot of the front of the engine was broken. Didn't care, it was worth digging out the pile just to have it on the channel.
Its really amazing how simple these engines were. Low stress, Low tech, and high mileage for most. These engines were used in more than just Ford trucks and cars. They were used as stationary engines, sandblasters, generators, car crushers, pumps... I've even seen them in old construction equipment.
Really hope you enjoyed this teardown! As always I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism.
Catch you on the next one!
-Eric