[GRR456]

Is there anyway to ID an early 289 block, without pulling the engine completely apart? Is there anyway I could tell if it was an original hipo casting?

We have an engine at our shop that was put together quite a while ago..Maybe 86 or 87. We did a set of Aluminum heads for a N.Y. customer and sold him some parts. He assembled the engine on his own. About 6 or 7 years ago, he was moving from N.Y. to L.A. and shipped us the complete engine, to dyno. He said at that time that he would see us in a couple of months, to watch us dyno it. Well, he has never shown up, has a very common last name, and left us no forwarding address. We have tried locating this person for quite some time, now.

Anyway, he said that he had a Cobra, and that was what the engine was for. Some of the parts are original Cobra items, but the valve covers are reproduction closed letter items. The pan is an original Cobra piece. So, I was wondering if there was any way to tell if the block is an original Cobra piece without tearing the entire engine apart. It is really a beautiful piece and is complete including the clutch and bellhousing.

Thanks in advance......Gary /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

 

[Huskinhano]

I understand that "K" blocks had a VIN # by the alt. Maybe check to see if it has one.

*LOL* my last name is very unique. I've only found 2 listings on the whitepage .com, and both of them were related, mom and son. They too, never knew anyone else with our last name. After talking to her and piecing family history, found out that there's an excellent chance we're related. Same basic history of our last name.

 

[poppy65coupe]

Here's another one for you(I'm REALLY procrastinating now!)

De Lyon, Kenneth H
3425 Morning Star Dr
Malton, Ontario L4T 1Y1
905-672-3964

 

[_SuperCJ]

Was he from the Westchester County area in NY?

 

[Art]

Since Cobra engines were bought from Ford, probably no VIN# would be stamped.
Block casting numbers are located directly above the starter area.

1964-C40E-6015-C or C40E-F (Both std. and HiPo, 5 bolt bell)

1965/67 -C5AE-6015-E (Both std. 2V, 4V, and HiPo, 6 bolt bell)

1966/68-C5AE-6015-E or C6AE-C

1967- C8OE-6015-A

1968- C8AE-6015-B (Carried 302 marking, but used as a 289 block)

HIPO
1963-C3AE-6015-N (5 bolt, same as std. 289)

1964- C4OE-6015-N&F (5 bolt, same as std. 289)

1965-67- C5AE-6015-E (6 bolt, same as std. 289)

Mexican block- C8AM-6015-B (Heavy main caps similar to HiPo)

Reference; Mustang and Ford Small Block V8 by Bob Mannel

 

[GRR456]

Greg,

I don't know anymore........But, I do know his lastname /forums/images/icons/smile.gif. If you care to "E" mail me at grr456@aol.com I'll let you know if you are correct.

Have a nice day......Gary /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

 

[Huskinhano]

Spelled wrong...should be " de Lyon " either it's a typo or they changed it. Could very well be related!

But that's very interesting! Thanks.