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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Does anyone know if the motor mounts off a 66 289 will line up putting the 289 into a 68? Thanx
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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Yes, no and maybe. They should, even if they are the 64 to early 65 cast iron mounts. The mounting holes in the frame should be the same, however, I would be more inclined to use late 66 or 68 engine mounts as the frame brackets and insulators are of a better design. Don't bother with 67, they have a different frame, bracket and insulator angle.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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pretty sure they're different
try anyone of the online mustang vendors to see pics
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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Ben,
I got 68 mounts in my 66 hardtop 289 and the engine hasn't fallen out yet.
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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Yes, no and maybe. They should, even if they are the 64 to early 65 cast iron mounts. The mounting holes in the frame should be the same, however, I would be more inclined to use late 66 or 68 engine mounts as the frame brackets and insulators are of a better design. Don't bother with 67, they have a different frame, bracket and insulator angle.
Jim
No tothe early style statement, theyused a downward facing bolt and later ones two brackets that met and the bolt went through horizontally.but i do believe the 68 and 66 are the same.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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yes they will fit and the 65 mounts are a decent design actually alot of people use them instead of a solid mount since you can drill a hole and put a slightly snug bolt thru it to keep the mount from ripping apart. with that said shy away from 67 mounts they are a 1 year deal and are quite hard to come buy. the 68-70 "ear type mounts" are what alot of people prefer for header clearance. but i believe most who run the 351w/351c prefer the 65 mounts as it raises the motor in the engine compartment allowing more room for clearance
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