[Tell_Me_Y]

does any one know if there is a difference in the plate that goes between the motor and the transmission?Beware when changing motors in old fords.The starter bolt holes are in different
places on the plate between the motor and trany.Thanks for the help everyone.
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[dmorris1200]

I would think they would be the same. I know the 289,302,and 351W are all the same engine family. Being it's a Sunday I can't go to work and double check though. What type of 64 Ford are you woking on, it might of had a 289 in it originally. I thought the 302 didn't come out 'till around '68. But I'm not the best with trivia stuff, to much to keep track of.

 

[Tom]

depending on which year 289 early 289/260s had 5 bolt bellhouses and flywheels are different between early and mid years but if you have a 302 and a 68 289 chances are the flywheels and bellhouses will interchange

 

[mustang66maniac]

Its the exact same, it'll bolt right up, i did the same thing in my car.

 

[mustang66maniac]

.....wait they didnt even make a 289 in '68. They changed it to a 302. The last year they make a 289 was 67.

 

[Pontiacman]

think you had a 235 v8 in 64 no 302 that year, 289 and 302 are same block different rods, 1/4 inch longer rod in a 302, same other wise. In 1964 ford had a small v8 think this is where your running into problems,I think there's a conversion kit (motor mounts for your switch)
also think the transmission bolt is unike for the little v8. Hopes this helps

 

[Pontiacman]

think you had a 235 v8 in 64 no 302 that year, 289 and 302 are same block different rods, 1/4 inch longer rod in a 302, same other wise. In 1964 ford had a small v8 think this is where your running into problems,I think there's a conversion kit (motor mounts for your switch)
also think the transmission bolt is unike for the little v8. Hopes this helps Could have the size
cu.in.wrong it's a smaller v8 than 289 maybe 260

 

[Tom]

1968 was the last year for 289 a few years ago I had a 68 galaxy convertable bought from the original owner it had a 289/3spd and was the original engine.302 rods are shorter than 289 rods5.0-302 5.1-289 the compression hight for both engines is the same meaning you can use 302 pistons in a 289 and visaversa. to find out what year the engine actually is look on the block just above the starter