So I've tried to look for information before posting but couldn't find much. I have an early ‘68 Bronco that originally came with a 289. I understand 1968 was the transition year where ford went from 289 to 302's. I'm trying to look for a 289 with the correct date code for my bronco and a bit unsure if I'm looking for the correct casting numbers.
My bronco was built in December of ‘67. What months would be the date code to look for? Would it be the month of December and November only? And second, as far as casting number, would it be C60E-xxxx or C7OE(if that exist), or C8OE? And would the block say “289” in the lifter oil valley?
There was someone on craigslist that said was a 289 out of ‘68 mustang. Date code on it was March of ‘68, but it had “302” in the lifter valley. He was telling me that ford used 302 blocks with 289 internals in ‘68. Is this true? Thanks, just trying to put the period correct block into the bronco. Any help is appreciated.
My bronco was built in December of ‘67. What months would be the date code to look for? Would it be the month of December and November only? And second, as far as casting number, would it be C60E-xxxx or C7OE(if that exist), or C8OE? And would the block say “289” in the lifter oil valley?
There was someone on craigslist that said was a 289 out of ‘68 mustang. Date code on it was March of ‘68, but it had “302” in the lifter valley. He was telling me that ford used 302 blocks with 289 internals in ‘68. Is this true? Thanks, just trying to put the period correct block into the bronco. Any help is appreciated.