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Topic: What's with "6.5 litre"?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-12-2005 05:09 AM
 
I just scored a really nice 68 XR7 6.5 Litre. I did a web search and was amazed how many subtle variants there were in the early Cougars. But I can't find out why it would be called a "6.5 Litre".
Could it have been aimed at the European market? Two reasons for thinking that - 1) US autos didn't start using liters until ... when??? and 2) they spelled litre the European way.
Am I right? I thought it was a joke until I removed the emblem and saw the FoMoCo part number!
Simon
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 959
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-12-2005 06:23 AM
If you will remember, I think FORD started this with the 65/68 (?) 7 LITRE (SP?) GALAXY. The 7 being the 428.Congratulations on your find...  ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts (1958/1960) used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird 59/60) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) produced from 1958 thru 1968. Also older FORD Special Service Tools -MEL Engine Forum-
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1889
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-12-2005 01:54 PM
The earlier Cougars with 390`s had the "6.5liter" badges on the F fenders. Even earlier, the 65 Pontiac GTO`s also had "6.5 liter" in small print, on their fender badges.The Cougar was kind of touted as being "European-ish" in the early advertisments, maby the mention of Liters added some "continental flair"  ------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected]
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-12-2005 09:48 PM
You probably have an X-code 390.390 2V high compression,basicly a GT390 with a 2V.All the 6.5s i have seen have been 390-2Vs.------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Owned since 77.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-13-2005 01:31 AM
This is an S code 4V. It's got some interesting options that I'll itemise when I've given the car a thorough going over, including some "Erson" valve covers the guy swears were on the car from new.
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-13-2005 02:38 AM
Well you have me there,I have never seen an S-code with the 6.5 badges.------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Owned since 77.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-13-2005 02:49 AM
I'm far from up to speed on Cougars, so maybe there was some jiggery pokery with emblems and stuff. I'll post again when I have all the evidence. All I know for sure is it is S code, 4V. Oh yeah, it has a fat rear end - no tapers towards the outsides. My fingers are crossed it's one of those rare 31-spline rears I've heard about!
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-13-2005 10:30 AM
I don't think the rear came out untill 69 so it would have been an add on.------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-13-2005 11:01 AM
390 cars didnt get 31 spline.Only the 427/428 cars and Shelbys.------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Owned since 77.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-04-2005 11:49 AM
Oh ... the Erson valve covers ... a quick web search solved that one. They were just a popular add-on back then. The reason I listened to the guy was 'cos I found a website that said 6.5-litre Cougars came with chrome valve covers and air cleaner tops.
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nitcat
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Annandale, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 07-21-2005 02:26 PM
good info here on the 6.5 litrehttp://www.cougarclub.org/Cougars101/gt.shtml
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