Posts by tater_51_old

Parts that I leave in their "natural state" after media blasting are clear coated to help prevent any surface rust issues.

Fred, received item today, just what I was looking for, Thanks again, Terry

What date are you looking for?

Fred, did not receive anything, try ltatro@verizon.net, Thanks

WTB, have a friend looking for a 63 hipo flywheel in good shape, also an early hipo lid (double hump design, any condition), Thanks

In 1964, my neighbor bought a 64 Hipo Fairlane from North Brothers Ford in Garden City Michigan. It had been raced by North Brothers and came as it was raced, still lettered with North Brother's logo, "White Lightening", 190 proof, 289HP, when he purchased it. I believe he ran C/S at Detroit, that car had also set a national recored for the 1/8th mile in the fall of 63.

1964 Fairlane Sports Coupe K code

1992 SSP Mustang w/49,000

1973 Bronco Sport w/5.0 roller/GT40P heads

1973 F-100, 390 4sp, Hone overdrive

Might try Chuck at Distributor Dynamics, 530-675-2522

2 of them on e-bay right now, I think both would fall into a "correct" date code for your engine, although they are both C5OE's, worth a look............

Dated 5C1 item #140283227287

Dated 5D3 item #190267370180

Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be looking for another engine or possibly rebuilding the original. Seals, piston slap, camshaft, etc. etc. are more than I care to change on a newly remanufactured motor. At least we have the winter to figure everything out. Thanks again!

I know this is off subject with regards to a hipo 289, but I need a little help, opinions.

My son in-laws family has a ski boat powered by a 351. It's an older boat that had a tired motor so they found a NAPA rebuilt long-block (ebay) to replace it. Being the motorhead father-in-law, I went with him to pick the motor up, which had been sitting for a couple years. Last night the kids had pulled the old motor out and we had a good look at both engines on the garage floor.

First thing I noticed was the timing marks on the old motor, BTDC fell to the left of TDC on the dampner. Checking the firing order it was 18456273, a reverse rotation set-up. Problem is I'm pretty sure the new longblock is a standard rotation, but have yet to verify that.

My question is, can the standard rotation motor be changed to reverse rotation by swapping out the camshaft or is there more to the change over? A fellow had mentioned that the crankshafts are different, beats me?? Of course everyone is looking to me for the answer, hell, I don't know, I only tinker with motors that run on top of 4 tires.

What would be the best way to verify the rotation of the new longblock, it does not have an I.D. tag or dampner on it, timing gears are clearly visible as it does not have a cover on it.

Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

as a last resort, try Bill Heeley, 301-774-6710

Marv, I see in your Bio that you had set the National Record for 1/8 Mile with a 289. What kind of car? Year? Another neighbor where I grew up had a 64 Fairlane, 289 hipo, from North Brothers Ford that had also set a national Record in the 1/8th mile. Just wondered if you may have crossed paths, I believe it was late summer of 63.

Back in the early to mid 60's, I had the good fortune to see Bronco Buster (along with "real" cobras, A/FX/B/FXer's) up close on a regular basis as Doug Nash was my neighbor. Great memories!

I was looking at that set currently on e-bay, but I may reconsider. Thanks

Did C7ZE heads use guide plates? Thanks

to busy watching my 401K melt into oblivion

Jon, what date code are you shooting for?

Wallace, sent you an e-mail

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