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I got a toploader 4-Speed off of Ebay and my Son-In-Law picked it up and paid for it and will bring in down Thanksgiving. He lives in the town where the transmission is. The shifter mount is forward a little and the #s are- D2AR 7006-OA-W2 H271 Tail shaft- DOZR 7A040-A Length-26"?, input shaft...

I found a bent push rod on #3 plug and pulled the plugs and #3 plug had oil on it so supect the bent push rod hurt the seal. But I want to have the engine gas friendly to unleaded gas and could not remember when it was you had the machine change to make the engine take the unleaded gas with out...

I bought a good used 66 emer flasher w/wireing to put on my 65 and was wondering if anyone has done this. Does it still go in the glove box or under the dash? Would it hook up the same as the 66? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am wanting to replace my clutch set up on my 65 Mustang with the 289 engne and 3 speed. Which is a really good clutch for this set up? I am not going to race or anything like that but want a really nice clutch and think it to be best to ask someone who had a new one that they really love. Thanks

I was checking my push rods, rockers and springs on my number matching 289and by one of the rockers and spring there is a 302 on the head. So looks like I have 302 heads on my 289. Is there an advantage to this? There is also this on the heads-B-A and 3K4. Thanks, John

I was replacing my engine oil dip stick tube and it broke off on the block. I tried to pry it up but broke off even with the hole. So I took a sharp punch and bent in one side so I could get a hold of it with some long nose plyers. Did not go so well. The broke off part fell into the oil pan. My...

I got my new gasket set (Fel-Pro) to install my OE intake manifold back on my 65 289 engine but I thought it would show which side goes up and which side goes down. Like "this side up" but does not show that. How do you know which side goes up> or does it make a difference? :shrug: Thanks, John

I am about to paint my engine and engine bay and have the paint for the engine bay (Eastwood underhood black) other Eastwood paint for parts but what is the best paint (Aerosal for the engine)? Mine is a 65 so it will be black. Thanks

I am having my intake manifold off of my 65 C-Code 289 blasted and then painted but would like to know the proper way to install back on the engine so will not have any leaks. I have heard you do not want to install the rubber ends but use RTV instead? Do you put this around all the openings...

I am cleaning, painting, and replacing parts and bolts etc in the engine compartment. I know the fireing order of the 289 and just do not know the best way (right way) to reinstall the distributor. This is on my 1965 Mustang Coupe C-Code engine. Also does the fuel pump just slide back in or is...

I am wanting to take off my manifold and clean it up and then paint it. What is the best paint for this that will not peel off? Someone who has done this and has great results. Thanks, John

Here is some information for you. This is on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-1966-73-Ford-Mustang-V8-Engine-Conversion-DVD-/160522991769?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item255fea7899

This may be a silly question but what is ment by matching numbers? I know it has to do with the way it came from the factory. How and what numbers do you match? I guess I need to see if mine match. I know my 65 289 C-code engine is suppose to be black but it is painted blue but everthing else is...

I have around 114,000 miles on my 65 coupe and was wondering if there would be any problem changing over to 10w30 Mobil 1 synthetic oil? Would I need a sprcial oil filter? Thanks

I just bought me a 1965 Mustang Coupe, has the 289 engine and three speed on the floor. Color is "Springtime Yellow" with black interior. This is not my first Mustang. I had a 1965 Mustang Convertable back in the 80's. I am retired from the tire plant here after 25 years. I am married, have...