The 289 in the 65 went out a couple of days ago. Just got most of the motor torn down this evening and found a spark plug destroyed. Pulling off the valve cover found out one of the valves had broken. Pulled off the oil pan and found the piston completly destroyed in a mangled mess as well as screwing up part of the casting the piston travels down. I'm not sure if this block is still rebuildable. I'll check with a machine shop but just in case I need some advice on what direction to take.
I can get a 79 302 block for $175 but I'm sure I'll need to rebuild it. From what I have been able to find out most everything can interchange between the 2 say the crank, pistons, and rods. Is this correct as I would love to put the performer 289 and edelbrock 4bbl on the new engine. the 65 also has a 6 bolt C4, I rebuilt it 6 months ago, will this bolt up to the 302? If so will I need to change the flexplate?
I don't really care about keeping the car original as this is my wifes daily driver and we never plan on selling it since its her dream car. Any advice on what direction I should take should the block be beyond use. (I'd say there is a 90% chance its toast).
Thanks,
Travis - Spokane, WA
65 Mustang 289V8 "A" Code Coupe
66 F-250 352V8 (Soon to be 390)
58 Mercury Monterey 4dr Sedan 383V8
I can get a 79 302 block for $175 but I'm sure I'll need to rebuild it. From what I have been able to find out most everything can interchange between the 2 say the crank, pistons, and rods. Is this correct as I would love to put the performer 289 and edelbrock 4bbl on the new engine. the 65 also has a 6 bolt C4, I rebuilt it 6 months ago, will this bolt up to the 302? If so will I need to change the flexplate?
I don't really care about keeping the car original as this is my wifes daily driver and we never plan on selling it since its her dream car. Any advice on what direction I should take should the block be beyond use. (I'd say there is a 90% chance its toast).
Thanks,
Travis - Spokane, WA
65 Mustang 289V8 "A" Code Coupe
66 F-250 352V8 (Soon to be 390)
58 Mercury Monterey 4dr Sedan 383V8