I have a 1968 Mustang with a 289 and i been working on. The person i got it from mess it up big time i am misssing pices and cant get it time also the disturbtor wont drop all the way down ether if any one has any ideas i could really use them cause i am all out. thank you
Wondering if its the wrong gear, or wrong distributor, or wrong oil pump shaft.
If everything is correct. Find top dead center (TDC) of the #1 cylinder, then slide it down and wiggle the rotor until it seats completely. Where the rotor points will be the #1 plug wire.
Once you get the distributor lined up properly, press down on the cap and bump the starter. The oil pump shaft is usually what does this, and when you bump the starter, it lines up and drops down all the way.
You ought to through in a couple pics! I am the proud owner of a 1968 coupe Which is nlya shell at the present, originally a 200/C4 car.
Im assuming your 289 is the 200hp version? Which transmission? From what I have heard the little 289 was a very satisfying engine, everyone I know has loved them. Thought about building one for my car, but one day I may find a fastback and make a GT-350R clone
Once you get the distributor lined up properly, press down on the cap and bump the starter. The oil pump shaft is usually what does this, and when you bump the starter, it lines up and drops down all the way.