At 08:54 PM 5/3/98 -0400, pamelam@connix.com wrote:
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>>>I putting a stock 5bolt 289 engine in my Tiger. The engine has been
>>>rebuilt (stock) and bored .040.
>>> Thanks, John
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>> My Tiger II came with a stock 6 bolt 289. There is little
difference
>>in the cooling required for the 260 and the 289. If your 260 ran cool then
>>the 289 probably will also. If you overheated on the 260 then you have the
>>same problem. Recommend at the minimum having your original radiator
>>core replaced with a new modern core.
>>Jim Barrett Tiger II 351C and others
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>John,
>My engine builder is very reluctant to bore a SB Ford beyond .030" over.
>Anything beyond that is prone to having cooling problems, so Jim's good
>advice on the core should be followed.
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>Bob Melusky
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John,
I second (or third) Bob's and Jim's suggetion, with one step further. If
doing a recore, it is critical to dictate to the shop the core you want. I
have had good luck with the following: MODINE 4 row core, "H" model that is
2-1/8" thick, with a fin spacing of 14 fins per inch. My original appeared
to be rather stock and 2-3/4" thick. This hi-po retrofit worked quite well
for me, and looks very stock once the copper core is painted black.
Regards,
Allan
B9472373
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