[Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?

[Bob Hokanson]

According to my High Performance Ford Engine Parts Interchange book the 
casting number C40E 6015C would be correct for a 63-64 289 engine block. It 
shows all engine block casting numbers as 6015 but nothing for 6016.
There should also be a 4 digit code stamped into the small boss on the top 
front left (as viewed from rear) side of the block deck (a water pump bolt 
threads into the front of it). This is the date code (year, month and day) 
of casting or manufacture.  For example 4F17 would be 1964, June (F being 
6th letter of alphabet) and 17th day.

Bob H

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allan Ballard" <allanballard at att.net>
To: <rfraser at bluefrog.com>
Cc: "'Beamclub TIGER'" <tigers at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 6:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?


> 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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