elkbowhntr

I picked up 2 engines that were advertised as 289 Ford engines. They are older and in need of a re-rebuild. After I cleaned them up, I find the engine #C3AE-6015-N. Researching this number, I find that this engine came from a 1963 Galaxy.

While looking at the Galaxy in 1963, I find that the engine is a 292, not a 289. I also find that Ford used the 292 in trucks and also as a high performance engine.

Here are my questions: 1. How can I determine what exactly the engine is. 2. Will it work in my 1967 Mustage coupe with the Cruise-O-Matic? 3. Is the engine is a 292, is it worth doing?

Thanks all for your input.

67t5ponycoupe

It won't be a 292. I don't think a 292 will even fit. It will be a 289.

elkbowhntr

Thanks Pony-

What steps should I take to find out for sure the engine is a 289?

THUMPIN455

Post a pic of it because a 289 doesnt look like a 292.

Soaring

It could possibly be a D code 289, but certainly not a C, A or K since they didn't come out until '65. Whip some pics on us.

67t5ponycoupe

Take a look at this, it's pretty interesting. http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topi...=5041&ARCHIVE=

elkbowhntr

OK guys, look past the past 15 years of dust and rust collection. A little time and money and this engine should be worthy. This engine was last raced in a sprint car and when the car was crashed, the engine was put in the garage.

I pulled off a valve cover and found 289 stamped on the head...maybe a good sign. I did not find any of the signs that point to the engine being a HiPo.



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longlive289s

u my friend are the proud owner of a (very rusty) 289

67t5ponycoupe

With that casting number I wouldn't be suprised if it was a 221 or 260 with 289 heads.

longlive289s

look like regular 289 head and the '289' stamped on there would probably confirm it too