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    4/03/2024 6:47 PM  #1

    Ron68
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    289 engine question

    So, I was over at my wife's nephew's place looking at some  B-17 cockpit windows he has and I noticed an engine block and parts in a corner. (The parts had been owned by his late father who passed away two years ago) There appears to be almost a complete engine with new parts in boxes. The block has been tanked and is clean, and appears to have been bored. There is a set of new pistons, two new heads, new cam shaft, main caps, an older style timing cover with a tall tube for adding oil, an oil pump pickup, but I couldn't find a crank or rods, lifters, pushrods, bearings, etc. They may be somewhere there, but I'll have to look deeper in his garage. I am pretty sure that it is a 289 as the date code on the block is 3L5 and the casting number is C4OE-6015C - which is interesting because the 289 in my 65 is 3L19 and C4OE-6015C, which is the engine he installed in my 65 when he did the restoration.

    My question is this: What might he ask as an asking price to sell it? As it is, and also what it might be if I find all the rest? Thanks in advance.
     

    Last edited by Ron68 (4/04/2024 12:39 PM)

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    4/03/2024 8:00 PM  #2

    Greg B
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    Re: 289 engine question

    C4OE.  Sounds like a 5 bolt bellhousing block.   Already limited to the purists who need or want a 5 bolt block restoration.   Not saying it doesn't have value, beck that might even give it more value, just a limited market.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    4/04/2024 4:32 AM  #3

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: 289 engine question

    I remember years ago in Hemmings there were ads for guys selling blocks, heads, etc. by casting number/date code for guys doing a "numbers matching" restoration.  IMO, a 289 has little value when a 5.0 bolts in its place and has a factory roller cam and much better heads.  A 5.0 is also typically a better platform for a stroker build because the cylinders go deeper into the crankcase than an average 289.  I would spend some time on eBay, etc. and see what they are asking (also check how long the listing has been up, because there are people on eBay who want stupid money for stuff and are content to let it sit for years until someone maybe buys it). 

     

    4/04/2024 7:58 AM  #4

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    Re: 289 engine question

    If not rusted from sitting, and you can find crank, rods, pistons and cam, it will bring $1,000 or more.
    I am not sure whether the five bolt block will increase the value.  It will if somebody really needs it.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/04/2024 9:21 AM  #5

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    Re: 289 engine question

    I just sold a 351 (1969) stock block, pistons, rods, crank, cam, and timeing chain & Cover for $400 droped to  $200.00 just to get it out of the garage. 6 months on CL. Now 2 other people have called about it. Got a complete 301 and a radical 289 left.

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    4/04/2024 10:32 AM  #6

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    Re: 289 engine question

    I'd guess a grand for some 'old-guy' who is wanting to restore an early Mustang back to near factory condition.
    Most of us on here are NOT that guy butt........
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    4/04/2024 4:07 PM  #7

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    Re: 289 engine question

    Quicksilver wrote:

    I just sold a 351 (1969) stock block, pistons, rods, crank, cam, and timeing chain & Cover for $400 droped to  $200.00 just to get it out of the garage. 6 months on CL. Now 2 other people have called about it. Got a complete 301 and a radical 289 left.

     
    The early 69 351W blocks bring good money.  They are highly sought after.  Someone got a great deal.   But I guess location can affect the value. 

    Five bolt blocks are tougher to sell because the demand for them is small.  It’s been a while since I saw a wanted ad for one.

     

    4/04/2024 4:11 PM  #8

    RPM, aka Bearing Bob
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    Re: 289 engine question

    Quicksilver wrote:

    I just sold a 351 (1969) stock block, pistons, rods, crank, cam, and timeing chain & Cover for $400 droped to  $200.00 just to get it out of the garage. 6 months on CL. Now 2 other people have called about it. Got a complete 301 and a radical 289 left.

     
    Now you tell me...

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    4/04/2024 5:17 PM  #9

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    Re: 289 engine question

    Hold out for an F4TE roller 351 block so you get roller cam. Even if cost is alot more, it is worth it.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/04/2024 5:19 PM  #10

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    Re: 289 engine question

    6sally6 wrote:

    I'd guess a grand for some 'old-guy' who is wanting to restore an early Mustang back to near factory condition.
    Most of us on here are NOT that guy butt........
    6sally6

    The only reason I said that much was because all the machine work was already done.  Of course, I assumed .030 bore.  Any more than that and it is worthless in my opinion.
    One with no machine work?  Yeah, $200 to $400

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/05/2024 5:48 AM  #11

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    Re: 289 engine question

    Quicksilver wrote:

    I just sold a 351 (1969) stock block, pistons, rods, crank, cam, and timeing chain & Cover for $400 droped to  $200.00 just to get it out of the garage. 6 months on CL. Now 2 other people have called about it. Got a complete 301 and a radical 289 left.

    CL was probably the problem.  It just doesn't get the traffic ti once did.  Most stuff moves on FBM now. 

     

     

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