Ron,
The casting # is C4OE 6016C.
I think that means a 1964 289.
Allan
On Nov 14, 2010, at 9:35 PM, Ron Fraser wrote:
> Allan
>
> The 260 and the 289 engine block are basically the same casting
> design starting in 1963 and all the peripherals will bolt on.
>
> The Tiger has a block off plate over the fuel pump position. The 260 has a
> 5 bolt bell housing so if you have one it should fit right on the 289.
>
> I will gladly go through the casting numbers with you on the 289 if that
> will help you understand what you have.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Allan Ballard
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:18 PM
> To: Beamclub TIGER
> Subject: [Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?
>
>
> Recently I bought a 5 bolt 289, intending to rebuild and install in my
> Tiger, or to swap it as a core for a crate motor.
>
> However it has differences...
>
> For example something resembling a fuel pump is attached to the front and
> that won't work for a Tiger.
>
> Without detailing all the differences, and admitting "small knowledge" in
> this area, is it safe to assume the Tiger peripherals will bolt up without
> modification?
>
> Is "5 bolt" bell-housing all I need to know to make it work?
>
> I'd hate to spend the $$ on a block that needs modification.
>
> Allan Ballard
> Mk1a Tiger
> S IV Alpine
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