Mustang 289 engine

[ken-renda]

A neighbor recently bought a Mustang with a bad engine. He knows I restore Studebakers and asked how he can verify if he has an originl engine. If NOT original he would consider installing larger engine, if original, he would rebuild to keep "matching numbers". He recently retired and this is first major restoration, and his online efforts have not helped. My first response was that he should be doing this with Studies, as there is a alot of help. In any case, if anyone knows the answer to this I would appreciate hearing from you, for example, is there a build sheet, and or forum that he can go to. Ken, Deltaville, Va


Thanks, I passed it on. Ken

[doug]

Try searching the web for "mustang clubs". They should have all the information you seek,

[bob40]

This site can get you a build sheet just like getting one from the Studebaker museum.

http://www.martiauto.com/

This page will help id the block by casting numbers.

http://www.mre-books.com/interchange/interchange2.html

[Flashback]

"Motors" auto repair manuals usually have this info also.

[ddub]

From my days as a Mustang owner what I recall is that you can't tell if an engine is original to the car. What you look for is a date code that is compatible with the date the car was built.

[9echo]

This is the best site I have found for Ford info.
Check it out.

http://www.lovefords.org/

73, Jim

[Clem64]

Many 60's era high performance Fords had the last six digits of the VIN number stamped on the BACKSIDE (firewall side) of the block on the drivers side just below where the head bolts on. The stamping was done in thin line font, so you may have to look carefully. Anyway, that is where it was located on a 70' Torino with a 429 SCJ engine that I used to own.