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I'm assuming to you...:wink:

Very nice indeed! :cool:

Nice...we'll be watiting for updates! :grin: There's a secret handshake? :confused: I'm still waiting for my decoder ring. :wink:

I just ran into the same issue on my C code. The block has 302 cast into the valley. Ford ran out of 289 blocks in 1968. They used 302 blocks and built them with 289 internals. My machine shop checked the crank and it is a 289 crank. Unfortunately, my engine is not the original one to my...

Nice car, especially for the price. Congratulations! :grin:

That is very cool! Guy is very talented.

Welcome! Congratulations on the purchase. :cool:

How cool is that! :grin:

:cheesy::grin:

I agree. :cool:

Happy Birthday Mike! :grin:

Keep us posted on the hunt. :grin:

Just found a website that defines the block casting number on my engine. http://www.classicmustang.com/casting_numbers.htm The block is a 302 block from the Windsor plant that was used in 1968 to build 289 engines. :cool:

Happy Birthday! :grin:

Looks good. Was that done with a Sharpie?

I believe the 8K13 76 is a date code, at least the 8K13 part is. I am told it stands for Oct 13, 1968. Don't know what the 76 part is.

Here's an update. Although the block is a 302, it was built as a 289. Cast numbers on the block are C8AE-6015-B. The crank has 1M stamped on it, which indicates a 289 crank. There is not as much damage as my mechanic originally thought, and the really good news is, the engine has been...

Happy Birthday! :grin:

Nice! :grin:

Thanks Tim.