Posted by Mark (IP: 192.62.107.213) on September 18, 1999 at 15:50:02:
In Reply to: GOT IT!!!! posted by Brian on September 16, 1999 at 23:52:47:
Check the push rod holes to see if they are slotted or round. The round holes need guides, but the slotted don't Trust me on this. Broke 5 rockers finding out.
Yes...the chambers are smaller. I think 58cc. I have two sets. One with Chevy valves, but never got them cleaned after installing. The valves are 194/160. My other heads have stock valves. I think they are 180/150. Yes they heat up a bit, but take the heat really well. Before changing to a three row radiator, I ran it up to 235+ degrees going down the interstate.
I've never had any real complaints from my 289. It flows well, and runs well. Eats Mustang 5.0's for lunch. Good luck with it!!!
: Went and picked up the '67 289 today. Paid $50.00 for it. Have the block
: sold already. Actually traded it for a fresh AOD tranny. One of the heads
: has me concerned though. One of the outside cylinders has lots of corrosion
: on the combustion chamber.As if it had a blown head gasket (optimistic)
: or a crack (my luck). Whatever it is I hope it can be fixed. The other seven chambers
: look great. The heads have "289" stamped on one side and "66" stamped on the other
: and the casting number appears to be "7A20." If anyone has any insight on old Ford
: heads, could you please give me an idea as to what they came out of? Out of
: curiosity mostly...
: Thanks, Brian.
: P.S. I'd like to thank everyone for there ideas and suggestions over the last few
: days. It was greatly appreciated.