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Hello, I have a 66 C-code 289 Mustang. My coil is located on the intake manifold, but I have seen several others located on the right front of the block just above the alternator. Which would be correct, or were both locations used at the factory?
Thanks in advance and enjoy the Holiday, Tom.
Not positive if it is correct or not, but I have a 66 C-code with AC. The coil was mounted as you described, above the alternator. There are a few pictures on my profile page. Hope this helps.
Mike
ya i agree i just bought i 66 289 with p/s and a/c and the coil is mounted on the intake and i have a 68 302 in my 65 falcon and the coil is mounted on the front of the head
I does matter with the accessories. The electrical installation manual, at least for a 68, has the coil on the head and the manifold. They say the manifold gets to hot, and will shorten the life of your coil. I have seen a few pictures of the coil mounted on the driver's side head- I'm thinking of moving mine there, as here seems to be a lot more room in that area on my non-ac car.
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1968 Coupe, 289 2bl, 3spd, Medium Quasar Blue- fire damaged in April 2007
On my bare bones, power nothing, no A/C 289 the coil is mounted on the front of the block.
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65 Mustang 289 C4. Edelbrock 600cfm (no more Pony Carb Autolite), Shorty Headers with 2 1/2" collector & glasspacks, Shiftkit, 5-leaf stock height rear springs, 620lbs/1" drop front springs, Gas Adjust shocks, 14x7 American Racing S200 Daisy Rims, low-mid range cam, 1 1/8" front sway bar & 3/4" rear sway bar, & ~3.80's (I think) in the rear.
My 66 C-code with only power steering and 289, 2 barrel was mounted on the intake manifold. When I changed engines to my 347, I moved it to the driver's side inner fender to avoid the heat. It looks and works great there.
1966 Mustang 289 coil location 
