Allan,
I have a 5 bolt 289 in my early Tiger. I did not put it in, so I can't
tell you everything involved. But having studied the install I will offer
the following:
1. Yes, you will need a 5 bolt bellhousing. There were two types of
Toploader bolt patterns. My early Tiger was the narrow type and I believe,
but am not 100% sure all Tigers were. My guess is that the 5 bolt is only
the narrow type. The only issue might be if your transmission/bellhousing
was replaced with a wider type mount. Given that you are asking about the 5
bolt causes me to speculate that you might have a 6 bolt???.
2. The fuel pump block off plate transfers right over, or is bought from any
speed shop, or created with a plate of aluminum, a saw and a drill (and file
to make nice).
3. I am lead to believe that the Tiger has a less than common timing chain
cover/water pump housing for radiator clearance. How that transfers over
correctly from a Tiger to a 289 I can't say.
4. My understanding is you will need to use the Tiger pulley system for
clearance.
%. The only other things that come to mind are the generator, oil filter
mounts and the dip stick. Sorry I can't help you here as I have an import
alternator and an angled block mount filter.
Hopefully there are others with more experience that will reply.
Tom (Witt)
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