What should the compression be on a 289 engine?
What should the compression be on a 289 engine?
The ’65 factory Shop Manual lists 130-170 psi for 260/289 with a +/- 20 psi tolerance between cylinders.
What was the engine code for a 1966 Ford Mustang?
1966 Ford Mustang Engine Options: A choice of four different engines. 200 c.i. @ 120 h.p. w/9.2:1 compression and a one barrel carburetor. Engine code ‘T’ 289 c.i. @ 200 h.p. w/9.3:1 compression and two barrel carburetor. Engine code ‘C’ 289 c.i. @ 225 h.p. w/10.0:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. Engine code ‘A’
What are the numbers on a compression test?
125 sounds alright. The numbers vary depending if the motor is cold or hot too…also like 88gt said its good that your pulling about the same number threw all of the cylinders…. the engine was cold. so that means it would have done better if warmed up?
What was the HIPO code for a 1966 Mustang?
Engine code ‘C’ 289 c.i. @ 225 h.p. w/10.0:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. Engine code ‘A’ 289 c.i. @ 271 h.p. w/10.5:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. HiPo Engine code ‘K’ 1966 Ford Mustang Body Styles: 2dr. Hardtop (65A) standard bucket – 422,416 built 2dr. Hardtop (65B) luxury – 55,938 built 2dr.
What do the numbers mean on a Ford Mustang?
Note that “outside sales (code F), “Motorcraft Brand” (code P), or imported parts from Ford of Europe (code R) are identified with their product line code in the third position. The fourth character indicates the part source, whether it is product engineering office or service part.
Where is the VIN number on a 1966 Mustang?
VIN is die stamped into the top of the front inner fender. First Digit: Model Year: 6 = 1966.
How do you test the compression of an engine?
Avoid any flames around the engine during the test. First of all, connect the tester to a cylinder and turn the engine over 6 to 8 compression strokes. You will be able to hear the cranking speed slow; as the tested cylinder comes up on it’s compression stroke. Note how fast the compression increases and write down the highest reading.
What was the data plate on a 1966 Mustang?
Click the data plate graphic to decode your 1966 Mustang’s data plate. Explanations for all data plate codes are presented in the table below. Click on an advertisement below to view an enlarged version of the ad!
What kind of crankshaft did a 1966 Mustang have?
The 289 HP featured a high nodularity cast iron crankshaft that was Brinell hardness tested to ensure quality. To prevent 4th-order harmonic vibrations from destroying the crankshaft at higher RPM, the engine used a different vibration damper and an add-on counterweight.
