![]() ![]() The connecting rod beam had a unique triangular shape with the shoulders for the bolts sitting low toward the cap mating surface 1⁄ 2 in (13 mm). The MEL bore some mechanical similarities with the Ford FE, utilizing similar components such as the oiling system, bolt patterns, and valve stems however, the MEL was a Lincoln-specific engine and was even larger in displacement capacity. It was introduced the same year Chrysler phased out the Hemi V8 for the Chrysler B engine which was also a wedge-shaped combustion chamber. Further MEL engines employed two individual thermostats, aimed to improve the regulation of the engine's coolant temperature. Also, the intake manifold provided no exhaust crossover passage to warm the air-fuel mixture. As with the previous generation V8s, an open runner intake manifold was used, requiring the use of a stamped steel lifter valley cover similar to that of the Pontiac V8 engines. Unlike the Chevrolet, which had staggered valves and scalloped or M shaped valve covers, the MEL valves were inline with shaft mounted rocker arms like the FE model Ford engines which were introduced at the same time. They were in turn replaced by the 385 series engines.Īll MEL engines had wedge-shaped combustion chambers formed between a flat head surface and an angle milled block deck (10 degrees off square with the bore axis), with the piston top determining the compression ratio and combustion chamber shape, similar to the Chevrolet Big-Block 348 combustion chamber, also introduced in 1958, and the later 409 and 427. These engines were produced in Lima, Ohio at Ford's Lima Engine plant. ![]() Reciprocating internal combustion engine Ford MEL V8įord developed the MEL ("Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln") engine series as the replacement for the Lincoln Y-block V8 engine for use in large passenger car applications. ![]()
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