my 1st engine build
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From: Hollister MO
my 1st engine build
well I'm starting my first engine build I chose a 289 because it will fit in most of the ford cars i like. not sure if I'm going to keep it a 289 or make it a 302.
my block casting # are
C6AE-6015-C
makes it a 65-68 289
6 bolt bell housing
bore 4.00
deck 8.206
head casting #
C80E
MAKES THEM
68 289 OR 302
63.CC
valve diameter
in 1.67"
exh1.45
I finished all the tear down to day hope to sent to the shop on Tuesday.
from there i will post what i find.
my block casting # are
C6AE-6015-C
makes it a 65-68 289
6 bolt bell housing
bore 4.00
deck 8.206
head casting #
C80E
MAKES THEM
68 289 OR 302
63.CC
valve diameter
in 1.67"
exh1.45
I finished all the tear down to day hope to sent to the shop on Tuesday.
from there i will post what i find.
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From: Hollister MO
The 289 was crap.
The block is good it has no cracks. it however has to be bored over a least .30
The crank is bad the 2nd and 4th mains are bad
Rods have to be resized.
Well since the crank and rods need repair, i will get a 302 crank and rods.
For now I will wait to see if some thing comes along.
The block is good it has no cracks. it however has to be bored over a least .30
The crank is bad the 2nd and 4th mains are bad
Rods have to be resized.
Well since the crank and rods need repair, i will get a 302 crank and rods.
For now I will wait to see if some thing comes along.
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If you have to get a crank anyway, why not consider a stroker kit? I know a 302 can be taken up to 347 cubic inches. I'm not sure what you can do with a 289. Lut us know how it turns out.
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Just a note, I think the 68 302 and 289 heads were different in ccs. 68 289 were low compression 63cc approx, and 302s were around 53cc. recomend 331 stroker, theyre more cost effective and increased longevity over a 347.
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Originally Posted by pintoches
i have the 63cc heads the casting #C80E are for the 289 or 302 in 68
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From: Maple Valley, WA
Originally Posted by BEWOLD
Just a note, I think the 68 302 and 289 heads were different in ccs. 68 289 were low compression 63cc approx, and 302s were around 53cc. recomend 331 stroker, theyre more cost effective and increased longevity over a 347.
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