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1. [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: "Clyde McLaughlin" <clydemclaughlin@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:22:51 -0400
I remember from years ago and personal experience that the original Tiger 260 blocks had three freeze plugs on the side like a 289, Falcon/Mustang 260's had two freeze plugs on the side, can this be
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00267.html (6,596 bytes)

2. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Michels" <mmichels@socal.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:05:07 -0700
According to the Tom Monroe book on rebuilding small blocks, the early 221s and 260s had two freeze plugs a side, and 6 inches between motor mount hols, later ones had three freeze plugs and 7 inches
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00270.html (7,848 bytes)

3. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:45:43 -0400
The 221 and 260 blocks were changed to the 289 style casting with 3 freeze plugs in January 1963;C3OE casting #. All 221 and 260 block before that date will have only 2 freeze plugs;C2OE casting #.
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00272.html (8,231 bytes)

4. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: DJoh797014@aol.com
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:42:06 EDT
Most Tiger engines were made in Windsor Canada at the Ford Industrial Engine Works. They were industrial blocks and had three freeze plugs. For passenger engines were made elsewhere and had two freez
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00287.html (9,934 bytes)

5. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: AAAGLASSS@aol.com
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:51:37 EDT
So there is no way to tell these apart unless you pull the starter or intake or the heads? I didn't want to tear down the engine I just wanted to know if there was an easy way to tell the engines apa
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00288.html (10,699 bytes)

6. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: "Brent Edinger" <banana111@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:07:23 -0700
Maybe you can find someone with one of these and check the displacement. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MRG%2D3200&N=7 00+4294925139+4294925138+4294857374+115&autoview
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00291.html (8,404 bytes)

7. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:20:49 -0400
Correct; there is no real visual differences between the assemblies other than the casting numbers and date codes on each stock Ford part. There are 2 freeze plug blocks and 3 freeze plug blocks; 5 b
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00294.html (8,941 bytes)

8. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: drmoonstone@aol.com
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:27:24 -0400
Most Circle Tracks have a "BUbble" to check cubic inch displacement. Check with your local track. Moonstone Maybe you can find someone with one of these and check the displacement. http://store.summi
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00297.html (9,151 bytes)

9. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: "Teepen, Jere" <jteepen@usatoday.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:25:09 -0400
I have been told by a knowledgable source that the 5 bolt blocks (260 and 289) have a recess in the area behind the intake manifold and between the cylinder head surfaces. On 6 bolt blocks this area
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00300.html (10,426 bytes)

10. Re: [Tigers] Tigrt 260 blocks (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Walker" <awtiger@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:20:02 -0500
Seems to me that if you're going to get into a position to see if there are recessed areas on the block in that location, wouldn't you just count the bolts and know for sure??? ______________________
/html/tigers/2008-07/msg00303.html (8,446 bytes)


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