Are there any differences between the 289 C-code and A-code engine blocks?
I'm in the planning stages of restoring (and modding) my dad's 65 convertable. He bought it new but has had it parked in the back of his garage since 1972. The car is a 289 A-code. It was stolen in 67 and the radiator hose popped off as the crooks were driving it; they overheated the engine and cracked the block. My dad got the car back and had a Ford service parts replacement 289 installed. Trying to determine if the engine is the correct engine for the car. That will factor in my decision to keep or replace the motor with something else.
They replaced the short block and transferred over heads, intake, carb, etc. The casting # on the block is C5AZ-6009-A. Any insight would be much appreciated!
I'm in the planning stages of restoring (and modding) my dad's 65 convertable. He bought it new but has had it parked in the back of his garage since 1972. The car is a 289 A-code. It was stolen in 67 and the radiator hose popped off as the crooks were driving it; they overheated the engine and cracked the block. My dad got the car back and had a Ford service parts replacement 289 installed. Trying to determine if the engine is the correct engine for the car. That will factor in my decision to keep or replace the motor with something else.
They replaced the short block and transferred over heads, intake, carb, etc. The casting # on the block is C5AZ-6009-A. Any insight would be much appreciated!