289s came in both 5-bolt and 6-bolt flavour. The switchover was in
mid/early '65, I think. By far the 6-bolt variety is more common these
days. The first 289s were assembled in very early '63 (or very late '62)
and production was continued until at least '68. There probably were more
6-bolt units built to begin with.
At 11:07 AM 1/12/98 -0400, Thomas McDowell wrote:
>I've been planning to install a 302 in my '66 Mk1A.
>However, yesterday I came across an oustanding deal - much to good to
>pass up- for a remanufactured 289 still on its shipping skid wrapped in
>plastic.
>
>How difficult would the installation be replacing the 260 with a 289?
>What parts could I use? Would the 289 require a 6 bolt bellhousing?
>Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
>
>Please respond to: Tym@exit3.com
>
>
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