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Jac Mac · 12-24-07, 02:29 PM

I would investigate that motor a little closer, while they may be later rocker covers, that is an early autolite distributor and the front left corner intake bolt appears to have the thread exposed where it enters the cylinder head. If this is the case the motor /or heads may be 289- you never know ,it could be a Hi Po 289 in which case you will have struck the jackpot. Take closer pics of- front damper-valve springs- pushrods areas of cyl head- along with that corner manifold bolt- count number of bolts on damper pulley along with cast number on block in behind & above starter. Spark plugs should be large 18mm thread, taper seat items.
Believe me if you have an early 289 you have a head start for a GT40 replica.

PS, Ditch the 351c idea & the chebbie one, neither will enhance the ultimate value of the car.

12-24-07, 02:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jac Mac jac mac 10 tenths Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gore N.Z. Posts: 1,487 Rep Power: 19	Re: ZF connected to ? I would investigate that motor a little closer, while they may be later rocker covers, that is an early autolite distributor and the front left corner intake bolt appears to have the thread exposed where it enters the cylinder head. If this is the case the motor /or heads may be 289- you never know ,it could be a Hi Po 289 in which case you will have struck the jackpot. Take closer pics of- front damper-valve springs- pushrods areas of cyl head- along with that corner manifold bolt- count number of bolts on damper pulley along with cast number on block in behind & above starter. Spark plugs should be large 18mm thread, taper seat items. Believe me if you have an early 289 you have a head start for a GT40 replica. PS, Ditch the 351c idea & the chebbie one, neither will enhance the ultimate value of the car.