Do I have a 1968 Shelby block?

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67chris

New Member
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#1
My friend checked some numbers on the block in my 67' mustang and told me he thinks this block is a 289 out of a 68 shelby. The number by the starter is C8OE. The other number he found is 1518A. When I bought the motor I was told it was a 302 did I really get lucky or just some bad info?
 
ponyboy289

ponyboy289

Classic Mustang Guru
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#3
Hi,
I didn't look at the links posted but,You definately have a 302 block. Ford phased out the 289's in 68 and started with a recast small block the 302 hence the C8OE Which stands for 1968. For the record it is possible that your engine has some Hipo pieces on it as alot of parts interchange between the 302 and 289? I am very well versed with the Hipo "K" Code Shelby stuff so if you are looking to invetigate your engine further carb,distributor,etc,let me know.Is the engine all apart? I'd be curious as to what the head casting numbers are and also if there are any number on the main caps.
 
jared88

jared88

Moderator / Member Plus
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#5
Too good to be true. Post up some pictures of your car or email them to me and I will put them up for you. People here love pics. and your car is very nice. :D

Ps. your Dads is sick as well. lol He has my old car!
 
BMad

BMad

Well-Known Member
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#6
67 Chris, Don't get too down. 69 blocks are cast with a bit more iron than the 80's and 90's 302 blocks. They can put up with more abuse, and can be bored out more. .050 verses .030. I've heard .060, but that's kinda pushing it. I have a 1969 block in my fox body and Beat the hell out of it. The engine sat for 6 years on my garage floor before I dumped it into my 83 hatch, and went racing.
 
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