1966 289 V8 block

Burgandy66pony · February 14th, 2008, 02:18 PM

I think I have an original 66 289 v8 block from Mexico. The motor was bored 34/1000 years ago and is now about a 298. But I think it is a rare block. How can you tell???

Original owner have bill of sale. But can't find any info about block production.

any help???
Thanks
b66p

OldSchool · February 21st, 2008, 12:37 PM

From what i have understand, mustangs never came with Mexican blocks.

The bill of sale wouldn't say anything about the block.

Mexican blocks only went into light and medium size trucks.

65 B/FX · March 5th, 2008, 06:02 PM

actually, a few mexican blocks have been found in Mustangs. They have higher nickel content from the iron down south. One way to tell is pulling the pan and looking at the mains. They are beefier than normal. I know it sounds like a pain in the butt, but thats one way.

February 14th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#1
Burgandy66pony Newbie 1966 Hardtop Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	1966 289 V8 block I think I have an original 66 289 v8 block from Mexico. The motor was bored 34/1000 years ago and is now about a 298. But I think it is a rare block. How can you tell??? Original owner have bill of sale. But can't find any info about block production. any help??? Thanks b66p

February 21st, 2008, 12:37 PM	#2
OldSchool Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 47	From what i have understand, mustangs never came with Mexican blocks. The bill of sale wouldn't say anything about the block. Mexican blocks only went into light and medium size trucks. __________________ Year One and Year Old

March 5th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#3
65 B/FX Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 53	actually, a few mexican blocks have been found in Mustangs. They have higher nickel content from the iron down south. One way to tell is pulling the pan and looking at the mains. They are beefier than normal. I know it sounds like a pain in the butt, but thats one way. __________________ 1964 Falcon Sprint 4 speed 1965 347 Cyclone 4 speed, B/FX clone 1993 Mustang Cobra (red/grey cloth)

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