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Topic: Question about engines available in 68?
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Tom G
Gearhead Posts: 148
From: Bethlehem, Pa USA
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 10-06-2002 10:29 AM
   
i HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT AT RELATIVELY oRIGINAL 68 Conv. Repainted at least once nice interior auto V8 but it has 289 emblems on the fenders. Correct me if I'm wrong, but din't the 302 take over as the primary samll block in 68? I have seen many J code 68 cars and plenty of 67's with 289 and K motors but I thought the 289 went away at the end of 67. Could this be an original as to it being a 2 barrel 289? Or is it that the 302's only came with 4 barrels in 68 and this car was ordered with a 2 barrel? This car is very restorable and I am considering buying it if I can contact the owner. Thanks------------------
67 Mustang F/B 302 GT-40X head roller motor 5 speed. Body shop project soon.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-06-2002 10:36 AM
The 289 2-barrel lasted until mid-year '68 before being replaced by the 302 2-barrel, so you should be OK.
Simon
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 877
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-07-2002 08:29 AM
I own a 68 that was a 289 2 barrel (just made it an edelbrock 4 barrel) but just read the codes and then go to sams 68 website, when you decode them you will see.
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mustangzrule
Journeyman Posts: 87
From: Orion, MI
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-07-2002 09:40 AM
68 can be a confusing year because even when the change to the 302 was complete, many head castings will still read 289. You can get so many different combinations in 68 it's not even funny. Go with the VIN/door tag for what was put in the car originally.Since a 302 is only a stroked 289, it would be hard to tell which CID you motor has without taking it apart. A 2V 302 would be an "F" code car. A 2V 289 would be "C" code. If it's an "R" code, then I want it.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-07-2002 04:58 PM
My FB has a July Build and came with a 289.
sam
www.1968mustang.org
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-08-2002 11:16 PM
M ol' yellow 68 cv was a june car with a 289. It had the vin # stamped on the block. In the lifter galley was 302 cast into block. The bill of sale read 289 and it waa a code C. And if you're able to find a decent 68 cv in Pa I'd buy it in a minute.
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