'89 casting 5.8. Partial VIN should be on a pad at the back of the block, assembly date code on pad above the fuel pump to find out what year, assembly plant.

 

just curious, is there a reason you want to know?

we might be able to help you better if we knew if you had a specific goal.

 

So I pulled this motor out of a 1968 mustang coupe that I bought as a project car, this car had been sitting for 12 years. I got this car running that same evening and running decent, minus the exhaust fumes from destroyed exhaust pipes, I was told this was a marine 351 windsor and it has marine parts all over it and all I want to do is get a new carb / new dist / maybe water pump and i need to replace the main seal and oil pan it's dented bad. He'll even the fuel pump looks marine I know the oil filter is a marine oil filter / all I need to know can I buy parts that fit the 1989 windsor and forget about the marine when I purchase them

 

ok, see. ask the right question get the right answer [maybe]. lol.

Yes. just ask for regular parts.

the intake and intake gaskets might be different.

 

How do I find out if it's different and would it just be better to get a new one

 

post the part number. the marine stuff is fine if you don't have a race eng. it often has more hp than a car eng.

 

Here is the picture of the intake number

 

Ok so I'm probably gonna feel real stupid but what the heck is this

 

there are no stupid questions. it is a vacuum fitting.

the tube on back of carb spacer goes to pcv or just plug it for now.

 

Never seen one like that with all those nipples

 

don't talk like that. :shocked:

 

Haha I think I will go with a new intake and carb already ordered a new HEI distributor new oil pan so might as we'll replace the basics to make it run and look better

 

a hurricane does not flow well but looks nice it is chinese. look at edelbrock std for stock eng or rpm if ypou put a cam in oit imo.

you can pm me no prob.

post here too if you like.

use grade 8 bolts to install

use fel print o seal flexible gaskets.

use permatex black high temp gasket masker in the corners of intake.

 

I may have some more questions down the line I might post them here or is it ok to PM you

 

Bad Supershifter, bad, shame on you!


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Just a thought, here, but if the motor is in fact a marine application, the camshaft specs are probably not to your liking. The motor will run like stink up to about 4,000 rpm, then will fall on it's face. If you are runing A/T, that's maybe acceptable, but standards like more top end on occasion. Or at least that has been my past experience; otherwise, the setup should be really good.
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Ok so I am running an AT, from what I was told by the previous owner was it ran good and had some decent power I can't confirm that until I put it back in and take it down a long back road to open it up. One thing I do know is it ran and sounded nice for sitting for 12 years

 

Really Al?? Hmmmm . . the 82-84 302 HO flat tappet engines used a 351 marine cam.

 

Hornet, I think you got the info you need. Just purchase parts for a 351W, no matter what the block originally came from. YOu have a truck manifold on there anyway. THose things aren't staying, right??

 

not its not staying on just ordered new intake and carb should be here friday but my new issue is when i go to look for a new water pump but for some reason when i look for the 1989 5.8L 351W they have the inlet on the drivers side and my inlet is on the passengers side / also looking to replace the timing chain cover and cant seem to find one that fits it either with a mech fuel pump any suggestions or know the part?

 

just buy an early timing cover and pump with the exit side you need.

should be the cover you need.

must buy bolt on timing pointer.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-c5oz-6019-b/overview/year/1970/make/ford/model/mustang

 

All SB Fords can use the same parts on the front of the engine. So a 289 cover will work or a later one from a 302 ,etc. Get the waterpump that will work with your vehicle, get the cover that will work with the pump. If you are using a v-belt, make sure you don't get a reverse flow from a serpentine setup.

 

Thank You guys for all your help i was almost at the point to just say screw it and sell the project because patience doesnt work for me but it will come along i will make a new post tonight to show the start of the restoration of the stang should be fun.

 

hey, look at some nice flat top aluminum valve covers too.