Timing chain cover is a stock Ford part and the water pump is also stock
Ford. The position of the flange for the fan on the water pump is the only
difference. If you still have the original parts you will find a Ford logo,
casting number and casting date cast into these parts.
Ron Fraser
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From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Thomas Witt
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:00 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] 5 bolt 289 ?
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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