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Hey guys, im brand new to the forums. I have a 66 mustang coupe with a 289, i recently replaced a burnt exhaust valve that was completely gone. I took the heads off, replaced the valve, and reassembled. i replaced with new plug wires, points, gaskets, and condenser. After everything re...

Newbie, have had my 65 289 C code coupe for about a year. Just wondering if someone can identify what these holes in the engine bay were for? I've seen other engine bay pics posted and they appear to be present in other cars and plugged up in various ways. Thanks! 1965 Mustang 289 2bbl coupe

Hello, I am posting this because I can not find any posts about this company on this forum. I have been looking into replacing my 289 with a 302 lately and came across The Performance Edge. I was wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with this company and the quality of block they...

Hi all I have a 1966 Mustang gt 289 it burns a little bit of oil. I did a compression test all cylinders were right around 170 lbs varying by a few lbs 1-4 with a cold engine no oil added so that seems good could it be valve seals worn cam lobes stretched timing chain a combination of all of...

Hello, I am in the process of restoring my 67 mustang. I have the 289 running with all basic parts but have been looking to upgrade. I have mostly been eyeing the edelbrock performer series as a big part of what i want to do is swap out my two barrel carb for a 4 brrl. As this is my first...

Hi all I have a 1966 mustang gt mostly original as my first car I've been driving it a lot recently and just yesterday while driving at any constant speed it misfires. But when I accelerate it's fine I have just put on new cap, rotor, wires and coil. It ran great with the new parts but now it...

What year did they have a 302 cleveland engine and what kind of specs am I looking at. I thought I had a 1966 289 in my mustang but when I was changing spark plugs it uses the cleveland block style spark plugs. Also I dont think there was ever a 289 cleveland. I just want to know what I have in...

I have a 1965 mustang and I am doing a tuneup. I know the firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. And i know what number the spark plugs are on the engine but how do I find the right point for them to go to on the distributor? What number are the points on it? Do i connect the number 5 spark plug to...

Hi all I have a 1966 mustang gt with the a code engine. It's mostly stock but has an edlbrock 289 rpm performer intake and a holley 600 and try y headers also a crane cams xr 700 electronic ignition box. The car ran a little ruff at lower rpm and hesitates on acceleration. So I replaced the cap...

Alright, hi everyone! I'm here today to get an opinion from some some more experienced users concerning my car. So, Currently I'm in the process of rebuilding my 289. After tearing it all down, we sent it to the machine shop to be cleaned and bored to .040 to remove some cylinder wear. So...

Hi I have a 1966 mustang and it starts and idles fine but when I let the clutch out and try to move it sputters and bogs even when warmed up so I have to give it lots of throttle. I have read manny fourms and threads and can figure this out it seems like a fuel probably. But when I am cruising...

recently developed this problem with my carb, i think. i have a '66 with a 289, summit 4 barrel carb w/ electric choke, and electric fuel pump. car starts fine, idles fine, and drives fine all the way up to highway speeds, i slow down for lights or stop signs, still idles fine, but then on...

I would like to reduce the shaking and raddling (unsmooth ride) going on at speeds over 65mph. In conjunction with this, I would like to improve my overall handeling and ride comfert. What suspension upgrades could I do to accomplish this under $800? 1966 mustang 289 ci. Coupe

Hi im about to have to rebuild my 289 and was looking at options. Its a 67 289 and from what I've read the 302 and 289 blocks are the exact same except for casting numbers. Im planning on turning it into a 347 stroker with the eagle pro street kit from summit. I was also planning on using stock...

I can ride our 289 in the city stop and go traffic all I want and no overheating but once I hit the highway it's all bad. I replaced, the water pump. radiator, belts,Fan, fan shroud, hoses (lower hose does not collapse under acceleration), checked timing. No evidence that I can see of a head...

I have had my 68 Mustang Conv with a 289, C Code, C-4 Auto Trans for 27 years now, and it has always had an Autolite 4300 carb. I have a small leak in it on the front side right above where the fuel filter screws in, and it looks like a small crack. So I started searching for a replacement...

Just wanted to go down the line here about my fuel gauge... I had replaced the float in the gas tank, voltage regulator, wires going to and from the gauge and even taken the gauge out, cleaned it and painted the needle to match the car! When I start the car, the needle in the fuel gauge does...

Quick scenario here: 1966 Mustang Coupe. 289 4V Holley. Edelbrock intake. Pertronix Flame thrower Distributor. Just replaced the Pertonix Flame thrower Iginitor II underneath the distributor because the car was not starting for me. Now I have the car running and I thought everything was good...

I have a 1966 mustang and I am wanting to convert it to a standard. I cant afford a $$1700 kit so I'm going to have to buy used parts. If anyone has some I would definitely be interested.