Hipo 289 for sale

Mel_old · January 20, 2009 at 7:10 PM

My wife and I traded into an engine. If you have interest in purchasing the entire engine (I don't care to spend the time parting it out) please email me at melcraven@comcast.net

C6ZZKGT · January 20, 2009 at 8:28 PM Official Post

Mel, I just sent you an email.

-Fred-

J_Speegle_old · January 21, 2009 at 11:09 PM

What month or period is the engine from?

66kcode_old · January 22, 2009 at 8:54 PM

Does it have a vin stamping?

MBW65K_old · January 23, 2009 at 1:11 PM

I second the VIN stamp question.

I also wonder wht it's worth one way or the other?... just curious for future reference.

66tiger_old · January 23, 2009 at 5:50 PM

Here is some info I received in a reply email from Mel:

"The motor was traded to me as an “as removed” K code 289 from a 1965 Mustang. Further research leads me to believe it is actually from an early Fairlane. This is the first marketing of this engine. I have attached some pics and an excel spreadsheet of numbers and markings I have been able to find on the parts. It is a 5 bolt block and has some old weld repairs to the top two transmission bolt holes. I am not well versed on these engines but not completely ignorant either. Let me know any more info you need. We are located in Spokane, WA. No VIN stamped on this motor. Lots more pics available. Make an offer.

Thanx,

Mel

I can be reached at 509-328-2803 before 9PM pacific please.

Or my work cell 509-954-8423"

Additional info on the motor:

289 Hi Performance Stamped and Casted Markings

Block C40E-6015F 5H26 J1C A P or d

Main Caps C30 A-E

Crank

Rods 3/8 Bolts

Pistons 10.5:1 L2218 0.030 T61

Heads 2 ea. C30E 3K23 289

Water Pump C40E-8505-A

Timing Cover C4AE-6059B 63

Damper C30E B K3

Motor Mounts 2 ea.

Distributor C30F-12127-D 3LC FoMoCo C30F 12131-1 1

Intake 2x4v Edelbrock F28

Carburators Carter AFB's

Starter Rebuilt

Alternator Motorcraft

Exh Manifold LH only D50E-9481-BB 8B10

Fuel Pump CAR bure TER X 0-1656

BoS_old · January 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Strange that the date code is 5H26 which is

August 26, 1965. Is it 4H26?

/Bo

Mel_old · January 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM

That date code is right. Bob Mannel has suggested it may be a service replacement block. It has no Vin number on the block.

Mel_old · January 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM

I'm surprised no one has made an offer on this. I have estimates from $500 - $6,000 I don't want to part it out on ebay but may go that route if no one wants the whole thing. If it isn't worth anything I may just keep it. I was hoping for $3K minimum. This is the only place I have marketed this. Where else should I push it.

SixT5HiPo · January 24, 2009 at 2:02 AM

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I'm surprised no one has made an offer on this... This is the only place I have marketed this. Where else should I push it?

If I had to guess, I'd say the engine is too early for tons of interest here. The heads are "C3OE", the distributor is "C3OF", the damper is "C3OE", etc. These would be correct for a K code Fairlane, or a Shelby Cobra.

RPM_old · January 24, 2009 at 8:29 AM

Early parts are just hard to sell because they aren't Mustang.I'ld pay $1000 for it Mel?

63Kcode_old · January 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM

Wish you were closer. I would like to have it for 3 grand. Here are some Shelby Fourms you might want to list this on.

http://www.shelbyforums.com/forums

http://saacforum.com/index.php#3

Larry

rr64_old · January 24, 2009 at 10:53 AM

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That date code is right. Bob Mannel has suggested it may be a service replacement block. It has no Vin number on the block.

In my searches for parts for my cars I crossed paths with what is believed to be a Fairlane service five bolt engine dated 5H25 which is just one day earlier.

Dan

tater_51_old · January 24, 2009 at 12:06 PM

$3000 Is a steal, might want to list it at

http://www.fairlaneclubofamerica.com wish you were closer as well, that's a great buy. I can post it for you if you don't want to register.

Edited by - tater_51 on 01/24/2009 12:09:10

Edited by - tater_51 on 01/24/2009 12:11:27

Mel_old · January 24, 2009 at 8:39 PM

Go ahead and spread the word. Just send them to my email and I'll forward more info. Thanx for your help. I hope to find someone who can really use the thing.

RPM_old · January 25, 2009 at 8:39 AM

It's the price and shipping is also high $.The block being damaged and already bored don't help either as all you have is some mismatched parts?

Mel_old · January 25, 2009 at 8:10 PM

I have been convinced to break it all up and sell it on Ebay. Watch for the parts you need there. Thanx to all for their input.

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