[Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?

[Ron Fraser]

Allan

	The 260 and the 289 engine block are basically the same casting
design starting in 1963 and all the peripherals will bolt on.

The Tiger has a block off plate over the fuel pump position.  The 260 has a
5 bolt bell housing so if you have one it should fit right on the 289.  

I will gladly go through the casting numbers with you on the 289 if that
will help you understand what you have.

Ron Fraser

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Allan Ballard
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:18 PM
To: Beamclub TIGER
Subject: [Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?


Recently I bought a 5 bolt 289, intending to rebuild and install in my
Tiger, or to swap it as a core for a crate motor.

However it has differences...

For example something resembling a fuel pump is attached to the front and
that won't work for a Tiger.

Without detailing all the differences, and admitting "small knowledge" in
this area, is it safe to assume the Tiger peripherals will bolt up without
modification?

Is "5 bolt" bell-housing all I need to know to make it work?

I'd hate to spend the $$ on a block that needs modification.

Allan Ballard
Mk1a Tiger
S IV Alpine
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