Posts by SixT5HiPo

  • Choke cables, revisited

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    Interesting topic...


    I agree! :P


    My February '65 Metuchen car has the choke control bracket and knob on the LH side of the steering column. Although Dave Wallace's late December '64 San Jose car has the RH style cable, maybe the SJ cars "changed over" as the inventory of dash B cable assemblies was used up.

  • hipo automatic C-4's

    Quote from Richard P.

    I don't think the C code engine (289 2V) was available until 1965. The only C code engines I've seen were 6 bolt. Ford did use a 5 bolt D code engine in 1964.


    Although the C code 289 wasn't originally offered in the 64.5 Mustangs, the C code 289 was available in 1964 on the Fairlanes, Comets, and Galaxies. The 289 "V" badge was gold anodized on the Fairlanes. I had a '64 Sports Coupe that had a 5 bolt factory C code 289 with a B-W 4 speed. I swapped the engine with an over the counter "crate" HiPo in 1969...

  • Hipo service block ID

    Start by checking the casting date code and the assembly date (if there is one) stamped on the front boss behind the timing case cover...If these dates are 1967, you're possibly dealing with a replacement block, and if the date is later than 1967, then it's a replacement.

  • hipo automatic C-4's

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    ...I believe the engine was a 5-bolt HiPo (5-bolt C4 bellhousings WERE available, they are SCARCE, but they ARE out there - the '64 HiPo Fairlane C4's would all have been 5-bolt blocks).


    Here's a question: Are the automatic 1964 K code 289 "5 bolt" bellhousings the same as the 5 bolt "C" code automatic bellhousings?

  • Spare Tire sticker??

    Quote from J_Speegle

    Little off thread but anyone recognize what looks like a white sticker on the back of the taillight panel to the passenger side of the latch mount?


    Maybe I'm just seeing things ;)


    You're not seeing things. There is a white sticker there...couldn't tell you what it says, though.

  • addition

    Quote from pala

    HI All

    just want to let you all know that my wife and I proudly announce the arrival of baby number 2, hes a boy and when I finally get employment he will need a mustang...

    Nice going! Best wishes to your family. :)

  • Engine Tag

    Quote from cobraboy

    Thanks for the tip on the archive feature. I did not know about that.


    The site Archives are a great place to research every post made on the forums since the site was launched over seven years ago...You must be a registered member to access the Archives, and be logged on. You can read more about the Archives HERE.

  • Engine Tag

    Quote from 1967hipo289

    I don't see much discussion on the engine tag that is bolted to the intake manifold.


    Engine tag decoding has been discussed here over the years. A lot of this detailed information now resides in the Archives in order to save "webspace" on the current pages. All inactive threads are sent to the Archives after three years. As a result, the majority of pages contained in this site now reside in the Archives. You can access the site Archives by clicking on the Archives icon found on the right hand column of the forum home page, or check the Archives box when using the Advanced Search feature.


    The "554" on the second line denotes a 64/65 K Code 289 High Performance Mustang with a manual transmission.

  • K code fastback

    Quote from cchesley

    I just listed a wrecked 65 K Code fastback on Ebay.


    That car was whacked big time! The bent steering wheel indicates injuries to the driver must have been very serious, or possibly fatal. It's a sobering sight for me to see.

  • spark plugs

    Quote from 289kford

    I am running Motorcraft BF42's (BSF42C) 2 years now. Same set, no problems with fouling.


    Though Motorcraft does not make BF32, they still do have a BF22, but I thought the 32's were too cold for street driving.


    I'm currently running 42's in mine, and as long as I don't redline a lot they perform fine. I wouldn't say the 32's are too cold for the street, as long as you get on the throttle enough to prevent fouling.