Hard to say. I think you can tell by the balancer used. It should be fairly thin for a non-K code 289. Block may be stamped 289, I can't remember if they are or not.
Hard to say. I think you can tell by the balancer used. It should be fairly thin for a non-K code 289. Block may be stamped 289, I can't remember if they are or not.
The casting number should be on the block above the starter, it will start with a C8 if its a 302, if its a 289, it should start with C7 or C6, C5 and so on. If its an early '68 it could still be a 289.. Some of the early 302's still had the dipstick in the timing cover. There should also be a casting number on the intake if memory serves. Problem is I didnt want to get unde his truck and look. Was trying to remember other differences. Like I thought the water neck and dizzy were closer together on the 289s but not sure.
I work on the guys E series and SL Benz and delivered his Maxima to him today and he showed me his 53 Ford Stepside thats in pretty good shape. Runs but isnt quite a driver. He wants me to make it a driver so he can sell it for like 10 grand. I am trying to talk himinto letting me throw a Mustang II front end on it, disc brakes, air ride, 347 crate and a C6 with some old school whitewalls and red wheels with chrome caps but leave the trucks natural patina on the body. Would be pretty bad ass I think and not too expensive but he wants another Benz.
Something like this only leave it faded black with the paint cracks. Maybe a nice interior or at least nice bench seat and some carpet.
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