Did 64.5 Ks have Gererator Shields?

Rocket · January 13, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Does anybody know for sure that all 64.5 K Codes come from the Dearborn factory with the metal/rubber Generator Shield?

CharlesTurner · January 13, 2011 at 10:49 PM

K codes and A/C equipped cars were NOT supposed to have the metal shield on the generator.

chucks302 · January 14, 2011 at 8:22 AM

In reference to Bob Mannels small block ford book page 4-51 (some) non a/c cars and k codes at mid year 1964 production were equipped with metal shields and rear rubber boots,

CharlesTurner · January 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM

It's been a long standing judging rule that 64.5 K codes didn't have the metal shield. If there is evidence to prove contrary, we need to know about it and get the rule changed.

Rocket · January 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM

What was the reason for the shield?

chucks302 · January 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

I think the generator rubber boot & shield were for water and heat protection.

Rocket · January 14, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Does any 1964.5 K code owner on this site have one with a Generator Shield installed on their car?

chucks302 · January 15, 2011 at 7:20 AM

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It's been a long standing judging rule that 64.5 K codes didn't have the metal shield. If there is evidence to prove contrary, we need to know about it and get the rule changed.

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bobmannel · January 19, 2011 at 11:14 PM

According to an old Ford MPC, Ford made no distinction about the metal shield and specific engines. Ford listed the "260,289". The only restriction was that the shield was not used with extra cooling (X/C) and A/C. The reason for this restriction is that X/C and A/C used two belts over the generator pulley, and running an inner belt was not compatible with the shield. So, technically, any "260,289" except with X/C and A/C could get the shield (including the HiPo). Ford also listed the rubber boot for the "260,289", without any restrictions.

Having said all that, I check what few pictures I have of original 1964 Fairlane K-codes and they all had the rubber boot, including a 4F16 assembled engine which was very original. So, I would suggest that until a confirmed case is found, use the rubber boot.

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