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1964 1/2 Mustang 289 D Code 4V Engine

The D Code 289 Mustang engine with the Autolite 4 bbl carburetor is a rare engine.  It was only offered as an option in 1964 1/2 Mustangs dated March – September of 1964.  Some of the characteristics setting this rare engine apart from other early V8’s include:

  • The air cleaner decal was black, white and red in color (rather than black and orange).  It read “289 cubic inch 4-V premium fuel”.
  • The timing chain cover had three variations:  1. an oil filler neck;  2. a hole for an oil filler neck with a plug in it;  3. no oil filler neck or oil filler hole.
  • All D Code engines used an aluminum water pump.
  • D Code 289’s used an Autolite 4100 4V 1.08 Venturi carburetor.
  • D Code 289’s had 5 bolt holes for attaching the bell housing (later engines had 6 bolts).
  • Early D Codes utilized a generator and later D Codes utilized an alternator.

1969 1970 Mustang Boss 429 Hemi Style Engines

The Boss 429 engine was designed and used in 1969 and 1970 Mustangs.  Ford had to produce at least 500 Mustangs to qualify for the NASCAR Grand National Racing.  Virtually all of the parts on a Boss 429 are unique.  Here are some of the characteristics:

  • The spark plug holes are in the center of the cylinder heads.
  • Boss 429 heads require a very rare, one of a kind, valve cover.
  • Boss 429 had two different length rocker arms.
  • Boss 429 heads had crescent shaped combustion chambers.
  • The exhaust manifold was unique.
  • There was a special oil filter and fittings for an optional drag pack external oil cooler.
  • The air cleaner had an extra long snorkel to bridge the very wide intake and cylinder heads.
  • Used a Carter fuel pump, part number C9AZ-9350A.
  • Used a Rev. Limiter, located on the left hand fender apron.  The Rev. Limiter was set at 6150 RPM.
  • The Autolite battery was relocated to the trunk on the passenger side to better distribute the weight.
  • The spare tire was moved to the driver’s side.
  • The Boss 429 required a Big Block FoMoCo radiator, part number C8ZZ-8005-C.

1969 1970 351 Windsor Mustang Engines

All Windsor engines were manufactured at the Windsor plant in Ontario, Canada.  The following is a list of Windsor style engines:

* 221 V8
* 260 V8
* 289 V8
* Hi Po 289
* 302 V8
* 351 W

The first 351 Windsor was first available in 1969, with either 2V or 4V induction.  The 4V induction was not offered in 1970.  The 2V Windsor and the 2V and 4V Cleveland were offered in 1970.

The engine code for 351 Windsor was “H” for a 2V and “M” for a 4V.  The 351 Windsor has a 4.00 inch bore and a 3.5 inch stroke.  The same is true for a 351 Cleveland.  The 351 Windsor connecting rods are longer than the 351 Cleveland rods.

The 351 Windsor looks similar in appearance to a 289 or a 302, but the 351 Windsor has a wider intake and taller cylinder heads.

Vintage Mustang Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Information

Vintage Mustang Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Information

  • 1964 1/2 and 1965 Mustangs used a single speed wiper motor assembly.
  • 1966 Mustangs used a two-speed wiper motor assembly.
  • 1967 and 1968 Mustangs used a two-speed wiper motor assembly.  The operation switch was relocated to the instrument cluster.
  • 1969 and 1970 Mustangs also utilized the two-speed wiper motor assembly with the optional (and rarely seen) intermittent wiper delay system.

Mustangs with Hurst High Performance Shifters

In 1970, Ford began installing Hurst High Performance Shifters on Top Loader 4 Speed Transmissions.  Hurst shifters were mainly used in special edition high performance models.  These high performance models included the Boss 302, Mach 1, 428 Cobra Jet, 429 Cobra Jet and I believe even the Boss 429 manual transmission model.

These Hurst Shifters were offered as an aftermarket upgrade to the stock Ford shifter.   They featured quick shifting, short throw shifters that were used with Ford heavy duty shift linkage.  This combination achieved a quick shift engagement.

In 1971, 1972 and 1973, the Hurst shifter was used in the Boss 351, 351 CJ, 351 SCJ, and 351 Cleveland H.O. high output engine.

1969 1970 Mustang Holley Carburetor Applications

1969 1970 Mustang Holley Carburetor Applications and Identification

When restoring your Boss 429 or 429 CJ to concours condition, look for the original carburetors.  Here are the carburetors that were originally installed in these vehicles.

1969 Boss 429 with manual transmission and thermactor emissions

  • Used a 750 cfm Holley 4V with manual choke
  • Identification number stamped on the front of the carburetor should read C9AF-S
  • Part number is C9AZ-9510-S (CA-708)

1970 429 CJ with manual transmission and IMCO (with or without Air Conditioning):

  • Used a 715 cfm Rochester Quadra-jet 4V carburetor
  • Identification number stamped on the front of the carburetor should read D0OF-B
  • Part number is D0OZ-9510-B (CA-771)

1970 Boss 429 with manual transmission and thermactor emissions

  • Used a 735 cfm Holley 4V carburetor with manual choke
  • Identification number stamped on the front of the carburetor may read D0OF-S
  • Or, the identification number stamped on the front of the carburetor may read D0ZF-G (H, U or T) followed by AA, AB, AC or AD.
  • Part number is D0OZ-9510-S (CA-776)
  • Replacement carburetor part number is:  D0ZZ-9510-H (CA-781)

1964 1/2 1965 1966 HiPo 289 K Code Engine

The early HiPo (High Performance) engines were first offered as an option in June, 1964.  Early HiPo engines had a 5 bell housing bolt engine block.  Some of the other characteristics that set this engine apart include the following:

  • Solid lifters and flat tappet camshaft.
  • Autolite 4100 4V 1.12 Venturi carburetor with a manual choke.  Some K Code engines used a Holley carburetor with a list number of “3259” (these Holley carburetors were often used in Mustang Shelbys) .
  • Cast iron header type exhaust manifolds.
  • Autolite dual point distributor (later HiPo 289 engines used FoMoCo or Motorcraft dual point distributors).
  • Cylinder heads had screw-in style rocker arm studs and a recessed pocket for the valve springs.  All of the cylinder heads had a “19”, “20”, or “21” casting number on the front or rear ear of the head.
  • Heavy duty connecting rods (these were the same as the ones that were later used in the Boss 302 engine).
  • Larger diameter alternator pulley.

Mustang 289 HiPo K Code engine production was discontinued after 1967.  The 1968 Mustang J Code 302 4V engine took its place.

1969 1970 Mustang Deluxe Interior Tidbits

In 1969 and 1970, the deluxe woodgrain interior was standard equipment on all Mustang Shelby’s and Mach 1’s.

Woodgrain interior consisted of the following:

  • Moulded door panels with a simulated woodgrain applique, applied over the aluminum trim panels.
  • Woodgrain applique applied to the rear interior quarter panels on the Mustang Grandes and Mustang Convertibles with deluxe interior.
  • Woodgrain applique applied over the instrument cluster bezel.
  • Woodgrain applique applied over the right hand side (passenger side) dash pod/clock bezel.
  • Woodgrain trim applied to the center console.
  • Woodgrain applique applied to the radio bezel or the radio delete bezel (a radio bezel without a hole cut for the radio…so basically just a bezel with a hole for the heat and A/C controls).

Surprisingly, a lot of Boss 302’s and Boss 429’s came only with standard interior and fewer options.

There were nearly 60 interior color and trim schemes available.  Wow…that’s a lot of choices!

1968 Mustang Interior Tidbits

1968 Mustang Interior Tidbits

  • 1968 Mustang deluxe interior was adorned with a simulated woodgrain dash and woodgrain accented door panels.
  • The door panels had a pull strap style interior door handle.
  • Some 1968 Mustangs (including Shelby GT 350 and GT 500 KR) were equipped with shoulder harness seatbelts.
  • Prior to 1968, all front bench seats were only available in standard interior.
  • Deluxe interior upholstery on a bench seat was first available in 1968. This was a higher quality vinyl upholstery.

1967 Mustang and Shelby Deluxe Interior Tidbits

Most 1967 Mustang Shelby’s came with the deluxe brushed aluminum interior (some were standard interior). This deluxe option included:

* door panels with moulded-in arm rests with stainless steel trim
* brushed aluminum door panel applique

Most deluxe interior cars included a lower console. Some cars (Fastbacks and Coupes only) included an overhead console with map lights.

An option called the “exterior decor group” was also available. This included the following:

* a finned cast aluminum pot metal tail light panel
* a GT style pop open gas cap