![]() October was usually the date where new model years were introduced. A date that the engine block was cast and nothing more.It may give you an idea of the model year, but not necessarily. The source of many arguments… Thank you for your knowledge of this subject. The 5 bolt bell housing dilemma raises often. Δ 19 Responses to “Early Mustang Engine Numbers”įrom what I understand you are correct however adding a 4V to a 260 does not make it a “D” code. Mail (required) (will not be published).You can always add an early 289 4V intake to your 260 engine if you want to make a “D code” style engine (“D code” is a 1964 1/2 289 4V engine) The 19 1/2 289 engines have the same 5-bolt pattern. ![]() The main difference between a 260 and a 289 is the 260 has a 6 inch space between the motor mount bolt holes, while the 289 has a 7 inch space.Īll 260 engines have a 5-bolt bell housing bolt pattern. This engine was the predecessor to the 289. The date codes of the castings may give you a better idea, as the components need to be manufactured before the cars production.įrom 1962 to 1964 1/2, Ford used the 260 V8 engine. Which is right for a 1964 ½ “C4 or C5”, that is where one of many arguments begins. ![]() The year of the engine is designated by casting number with the first letter “C” designating the sixties followed by a number. The 5th digit in the cars VIN designates the engine size, and a “F” in this place would indicate the engine should be a 2-barrell 260-cubic inch V8. To the best of my knowledge, Ford did not use engine serial numbers in the mid sixties. The differences between 1964 ½ Mustangs and 1965 Mustangs is exactly the stuff perpetual arguments are made of. Where is the serial number located and can you tell the block is a 260 64 1/2 by the serial number? A. I have a 1965 Ford Mustang and I can not find the location of the engine block serial number. ![]() ![]() I have a classic car question that pertains to the engine size and year manufactured. ![]()
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