Which cylinder is number 1 on a Ford 289?

Which cylinder is number 1 on a Ford 289?

Yes, as you stand in front of the car, the #1 cylinder is the first one on the left, just like your diagram.

What is the firing order on a 289 Ford engine?

There are only 2 firing orders for the SBF- 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 (early 289/302) and 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 (5.0 and 351W). The firing order is determined by the camshaft. If you put a 5.0 or 351W cam in a 289 you have to change the plug wires in the cap to match the firing order.

Where is number 1 on a Ford distributor cap?

You can also find the number one terminal by turning the engine manually until the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft are lined up. Once this is done, the rotor inside the distributor will be pointing to the number one terminal.

Where is the engine code on a 289?

Factory-installed 289 High Performance engines had the vehicle serial number stamped into the righthand side of the block near the battery’s negative-cable attachment point.

What is the difference between 289 and 302?

The only difference between the 289 and 302 is the 302 has a 1/8″ longer stroke.

Where are the casting numbers on a 289?

If you remove the Valve Covers the Heads will be Stamped 289 or 302 inside as well as a Date Code in this format: [7L22] or [8A2] for example. The Casting Numbers for the Cylinder Heads are on bottom and only visible if the Heads are removed, typically.

How much horsepower does a 289 Ford Motor have?

The 289 (1963-1968) was a high-revving, pint-sized powerhouse producing 195 and 210 horsepower in base trim (two or four barrel carburetor, respectively), and 271 horsepower in HiPo (High Performance) form.

What kind of engine does a 1968 Ford Mustang have?

1968 Mustang Engine Information – 289 cubic inch V-8 (4.7 L Windsor V8) The 289 Windsor V8. This is Ford’s V8 90 degree overhead valve engine that everyone wanted in the first few Mustang years. It was dependable, economical to maintain, had adequate power and was easily modified.

What spark plug do I need for 289?

A basically stock 289 would use the third one. (SP549) That’s a BSF42P sparkplug . In Motorcraft you can’t get a regular BF in the size and heat range you need, so you’re stuck with a Suppressor (resistor) plug. The P at the end denotes 5/8 hex for socket size on the shell.

What is the casting number for a Ford 289 engine?

Engine Block & Cylinder Head Casting Number 221, 260, 289, 302 The 221, 260, 289 were originally designed for the Fairlane and produced only in the Cleveland engine plant from 1962-1965. The 1964 289 casting number for all 289s was C4OE-6015-C (later an F suffix).

What was the model number of the Chevy 289 block?

The number was C8AE-6015-B with 302 marking in the lifter valley. At the very end of the model year some additional 289 blocks must have been discovered as the older C6AE-6015-C blocks appeared again. In 1969 Cleveland continued with 302 production.