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Engine 289 connecting rod

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I was taking apart my '66 289 and noticed that the connecting rods don't have oil holes in them but the bearings have holes. Found this a bit odd, is it normal?

Thanks and Merry Christmas
 

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65 had oiler holes ,66 up did not. but all the bearings do
 
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Thanks
 
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The 260 and 289 High Performance had oil squirters, but the Mustang 289 did not.
 

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every 65 289 i have ever taken apart had oiler rods 2v and 4 v, just took apart at 2v 289 it had oilers.
 
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horse sence said:
every 65 289 i have ever taken apart had oiler rods 2v and 4 v, just took apart at 2v 289 it had oilers.
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Hi Guys,
I have a set of C8OEs that do "not" have "oiler" holes,
 

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the rods have part -C3AE ,the oiler hole is at the top of the bearing and exits at the base of the I beam. this one is from a 2 V 1965 289
 
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