[Ironhide]

All these years I was convinced I had a 302, now I am beginning to question. While replacing the intake gaskets I took some time to snap pics of the top end disassembled. When I bought the car in 1989, the previous owner informed me the engine had a recent rebuild of the 302 from a torino with the addition of 289 heads for higher compression. Removing the valve covers confirms the 289 heads, but I don't see a 302 stamp in the lifter valley. The intake does have a 1973 cast number, I know the cast number behind the starter would help solve the question, but are there any other ways to tell if it is a 302 or not? The "5" and "Ford Oval" are the only markings in the lifter valley, picture is attached.

[GTMUSTANGCS]

I don't know if it helps,but 1967 was the last year for 289's

[Jay H 237]

Originally Posted by GTMUSTANGCS

I don't know if it helps,but 1967 was the last year for 289's

It was 68 as the 2v 289 continued on (see below). Some C code cars did got 302 blocks as the 289s were running out.

The 302 was introduced shortly into the 68 model year as a 4v, the J code. For some time you could order the 2v 289 (C code) or the 4v 302 (J code).

67 was the last year for the 4v 289s, the A and K codes.

[andrewmp6]

Get the casting numbers off the block there right by the starter.

[JMetzker]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Get the casting numbers off the block there right by the starter.

Where can I look up the casting numbers to determine what kind of engine I am looking at?

[andrewmp6]

You post the casting numbers someone will decode it or google it.