[Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?

[Allan Ballard]

Ron,

The casting # is C4OE 6016C.

I think that means a 1964 289.

Allan



On Nov 14, 2010, at 9:35 PM, Ron Fraser wrote:

> 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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