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It's been a few months, but I wanted to report back on the NPD power steering paint results. The color looks good to me! NPD link: https://www.npdlink.com/product/power-steering-pump-paint/143996 Also, I didn't realize there are factory notches in both the pump and the reservoir...

I'm reassembling my 289 and am at the point where I've primed the engine for oil and have adjusted my rocker arms. The issue I'm having is that all my rocker arms are getting good oil flow except one. The #5 exhaust valve (passenger side, furthest forward) rocker is not getting oil. (I'm priming...

Thanks Rob! That's what I thought, but I'd rather ask now than end up with a pool of oil on the floor when I prime the engine. The larger lipped seal looks so familiar, which is part of why I was questioning myself. But now that you mention that it's for later models I realized it's probably...

I'm rebuilding my 1968 289 and the Felpro gasket set I got (#260-1125T) comes with 2 seals for the crank. I believe I use one or the other, but not both. Unless I'm totally missing where one of the seals goes. Is there a difference between "front crankshaft seal" and "timing cover seal"? Or is...

So there's a "302" cast into the lifter valley of the engine block, but "289" is cast into each head. I know 1968 was a transition year from 289 to 302 engines, so does this mean when my car came off the assembly line Ford had already run out of 289 blocks and so used a 302? (with the 289...

Exhaust manifolds:

Cylinder head numbers: Lifter valley:

A few more stamps and marking photos since I was already taking pics: Transmission:

As part of my engine disassembly and reassembly, I was happy to confirm my 289-2V engine and C4 transmission are original to my HCS. I was 99% sure because I'm the 2nd owner and the first owner told me he never did any engine work, but it's always nice to have it verified. Passenger side fender...

@Ratoga was this someone here on the forums?

Just let me know what you want it titled and I'll split it off.

Thanks Marty. I knew about the t-stat housing and will paint it separately. I left it off the engine so I can spray more easily behind it. But are you saying the short bypass hose and clamps also get painted blue? And thanks for confirming the carb spacer is blue. I couldn't find anything...

The valve cover bolts? I could be wrong, but I thought I saw a post by @J_Speegle about those bolts not being installed when painting, so not blue. I'll check my notes and see if I can find the source. I don't see anything in the MCA rules about them one way or the other, but I think I have an...

I'm getting ready to paint my 289-2v after getting it back from the machine shop. I just want to confirm that everything currently installed in these photos is supposed to be painted Ford Corporate Blue. I know the valve cover bolts should be cadmium plated, so I'll remove those before...

The current coupon code is CIDER10 which gives a 10% discount now through midnight Fri Dec 22nd.

@JT68cs it looks like you're already on track to get the Edelbrock hard line adapter (part #8131?) and the stock 289 hard line (which comes up on the passenger side like your carb needs). A couple of videos on the subject if you haven't already seen them: While you're waiting to get those new...

The current coupon code is BRISK10 which gives a 10% discount now through midnight Fri Dec 8th.

@ponyboy this is the yard up by Black Canyon City, right? Here's another recent post on it: https://californiaspecial.com/forums/threads/steve-magnante-youtube-channel-with-gt-cs-junkyard-walk-around.14659/

I just got my proof calendar and it looks great, so if you'd like a calendar go ahead and place your order. To order go here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/jon-hanna/2024-californiaspecialcom-calendar/paperback/product-nvd2rwp.html They have a Black Friday coupon code right now for 30% off, which...

The 2024 CaliforniaSpecial Calendars are now on sale! PLEASE READ: You are buying directly from the printer rather than me ordering them in bulk and then shipping to you. The calendar price is $14.00 + shipping... BUT... the printer sometimes has discounts. I will try to keep this thread...