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I don't mind the 289 at all. If its dependable, I'd be happy using it. My only concern is, since the restoration is fairly old, and the old man used various parts from various vehicles to restore it, If I have to replace several large ticket items in the driveline then I may be better off starting with a larger CI engine since it would be easier to make power. But I'm all for doing this resto as cheap as possible, but I'd like to do it right so that it will last as long as the previous one did. Thats why I considered wither the 408 or the PI crown vic. I thought about using a mod-motored mustang but they're more pricey than the crown vic's, at least around here.
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The Jag IFS is practically a bolt in on the F1, has excellent geometry, far superior to the MII, disk brakes and power steering, and the Jag OEM springs and sway bar are perfect for the F1. You can also use the IRS with moderate amount of fab. Donors are inexpensive, and despite rumors, Jag parts are available at your local big box parts store and no more expensive than any other make.
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I read some members talking about the jag ifs. Don't kill me for not searching thoroughly, but which year make and model jag will work? Will the booster, MC & prop valve work if I go solid rear axle instead IRS. I'm an ok welder, but the jag seems to be easier than the tic kit to install and, more importantly to me, cheaper. And ifs its better then I'm sold.
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So I took the motor out of the truck and it looks like the block has a hairline crack running alongside the #3 cylinder. I'm taking it to the machine shop this tomorrow and I hope I'm wrong. If the engine is indeed ruined, I think I'm gonna go the 4v 4.6 route out of a lincoln mark viii. Anyone have any tips? I've read alot of info on the mustang forums and it seems to be straight forward.
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So I finally got the truck running again. She still smokes pretty bad but it sounds decent. I'm now thinking of keeping the 289 and going through it. The chrystler front end steers better than I remember. May keep that as well. I've attached a small vid of it running.
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Thanks Ben. I've been looking at those edlebrock top end kits. Did you get the flat tappet cam or the roller setup? I really think I'm gonna build this 289. Also, where is the factory battery box location on these truck? Mine is on the passenger side in the rear partially inside the inner fender.
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Hey Killa,
Our battery box was on the passenger side up high on the firewall.
We used that space when A/C entered the picture - ended up getting one of those smaller marine type batteries & have it behind the seat. We probably could have squeezed the battery back in the engine compartment but it was just easier with it out of the way.
We went with roller style cam but I'm sure you could do either.
Good luck over there.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1
Our battery box was on the passenger side up high on the firewall.
We used that space when A/C entered the picture - ended up getting one of those smaller marine type batteries & have it behind the seat. We probably could have squeezed the battery back in the engine compartment but it was just easier with it out of the way.
We went with roller style cam but I'm sure you could do either.
Good luck over there.
Ben in Austin
1950 F1