1966 Mustang Engine Information – 289 cubic inch V-8 (4.7 L Windsor V8)
The 289 Windsor V8
This is Ford’s V8 90 degree overhead valve engine that everyone wanted in the first few Mustang years. It was dependable, economical to maintain, had adequate power and was easily modified.
In 1965 through 1966, you could get the 289 in either a 2 barrel or four barrel version. If you wanted the two barrel setup, you received an Autolite 2100 equipped with an automatic choke. If you wanted the “D” coded car in 1964 & 1965 you received an Autolite 4100 (4V) equipped with an automatic choke. If Your car had the “A” code, from 1965 – 1967 the engine was equipped with an Autolite 4100 (4V – 1965-66) and in 1967 it received an Autolite 4300-A (4V) square bore base with an automatic choke. For those power hungry individuals that ordered a “K” car the Autolite 4100 (4V) with an automatic choke was installed. In 1965 & 1966 they went to a manual choke. Shelby GT350’s were blessed or cursed (opinions waver) with a Holley 4160-C 4V and a manual choke.
All non-“K” cars were equipped with a single point, vacuum advance distributor. “K” cars received the dual-points mechanical advance distributor. All intake manifolds were cast iron except the Shelby versions that were cast aluminum. All engines installed in Mustangs had a cast iron block.
You younger readers may not even know that in the 1960’s you could buy a super premium gas right at the pump! Sunoco was the best as I remember it. Now this stuff was like aviation fuel. Super hot engines like the HiPo 289 thrived on the super premium gas. The “A” code cars used the premium gas. “K” code cars between 1963 and 1965 ran best and the super premium gas after that, premium gas was recommended. Shelbys were to run the super premium and all other cars performed on regular gas. But that was back before the U.S. Government screwed up the gasoline and regular gas was good (and cheap). Good God, is it any reason people hate and distrust the government and its officials.
Engine colors when it first came out were black block and gold valve covers.
In 1963 Ford released the 289 High Performance engine which produced 271 BHP @ 6000 RPM. Stronger connecting rods with 3/8″ bolts, thicker main bearing caps, solid lifter cam, screw-in rocker arm studs, machined valve spring seats, forged steel exhaust valves, a dual point mechanical advance distributor, and better flowing exhaust manifolds rounded out the package. The engines used in the 1965-67 Shelby GT 350 Mustangs, rated at 306 HP, featured a high rise aluminum Cobra intake manifold and Tri-Y headers.
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. A portion of the 28.2 oz. in. imbalance found in the normal small block damper was moved to the additional counterweight. Moving the mass in towards the front main bearing reduced bending loads on the crankshaft. The special damper also had a larger more massive inertial ring. The add-on counterweight was 0.150″ thick. As a result a special crank sprocket was used, C3OZ-6306-A, itself being 0.150″ thinner than the normal 289 sprocket. The counterweight was both keyed to the crankshaft and indexed to the sprocket with a 1/8″ roll pin
Engine Basics
Year | 1965-67 “A” Code | 1965 – 1967 “C” Code | 1964 – 1965 “D” Code | “K” Code all years | “K” Code Shelbys |
Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Power (hp) | 225 hp @ 4400 RPM | 200 hp @ 4400 RPM | 210 hp @ 4400 RPM | 271 hp @ 6000 RPM | 306 hp @ 6000 RPM |
Torque (lb/ft) | 305 lb/ft @ 3200 RPM | 282 lb/ft @ 2400 RPM | 300 lb/ft @ 2800 RPM | 312 lb/ft @ 3400 RPM | 329 lb/ft @ 4200 RPM |
Compression | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 (65) | 10.5:1 (65) |
Displacement | 289 cu / 4.7 liters | 289 cu / 4.7 liters | 289 cu / 4.7 liters | 289 cu / 4.7 liters | 289 cu / 4.7 liters |
Bore x Stroke | 4.000 x 2.87 | 4.000 x 2.87 | 4.000 x 2.87 | 4.000 x 2.87 | 4.000 x 2.87 |
Engine Specs (206 cid V8)
289 “A” | 289 “C” | 289 “K” | |
Engine Type | 8 cylinder, 90 degree, Overhead Valves (OHV) | 8 cylinder, 90 degree, Overhead Valves (OHV) |
8 cylinder, 90 degree, Overhead Valves (OHV)
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Oil | 5 quarts of 10W30 or 1W40 | 5 quarts of 10W30 or 1W40 | 5 quarts of 10W30 or 1W40 |
Taxable HP | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Counter clockwise | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Counter clockwise | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Counter clockwise |
Compression Ratio | 9.81:1 (1966-67) | 9.81:1 (1965-67) | 10.0:1 (1966-67) |
Compression | 130-170 psi | 130-170 psi | 130-170 psi |
Oil Pressure – hot | 35 to 60 lbf/in2 | 35 to 60 lbf/in2 | 35 to 55 lbf/in2 |
Valve train | hydraulic lifters | hydraulic lifters | solid /adjustable |
Valve arrangement | R. Side I E I E I E I E Front to rear | R. Side I E I E I E I E Front to rear | R. Side I E I E I E I E Front to rear |
Valve arrangement | L. Side E I E I E I E I E I Front to rear | L. Side E I E I E I E I E I Front to rear |
L. Side E I E I E I E I E I Front to rear
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Mechanical valve adj. (Hot) | HiPo Engine, 1965 & 66 = 0.018 Intake & exhaust, 1967 = 0.019 Intake/0.021 Exhaust | HiPo Engine, 1965 & 66 = 0.018 Intake & exhaust, 1967 = 0.019 Intake/0.021 Exhaust |
HiPo Engine, 1965 & 66 = 0.018 Intake & exhaust, 1967 = 0.019 Intake/0.021 Exhaust
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Intake | 1.773″-1.788″ | 1.773″-1.783″ | 1.773″ – 1.788″ |
Exhaust | 1.442″-1.457″ | 1.442″-1.457″ | 1.442″ – 1.457″ |
Distrib. rotation | Clockwise | Clockwise | Clockwise |
Point Gap | .014″-.016″ | 0.017″ | .019″-.021″ |
Ignition Timing | 6 degrees | 6 degrees | 12 degrees |
Dwell @ idle rpm | 26-28 1/2 | 26-28 1/2 | 30-33 |
Manifold vacuum | 18 inches at idle | 18 inches at idle | 18 inches at idle |
Spark Plugs | Autolite BF-42 | Autolite BF-42 | Autolite BF-42 |
Spark Plug Gap | .032″-.036″ | .032″-.036″ | .028″-.032″ |
Weight | 465 lbs – long block | 460 lbs – long block | 475 lbs – long block |
Clutch information. 289 2v & 4V, 3 & 4 Speeds are the same. Pressure plate is 10 ” w/ 9 springs, Blue cover, purple springs bronze stripe. The disc is 10 ” with 6 springs, green color, orange springs.
Clutch Information. The 289 HiPo 4 speed is a 10.4 inch 9 spring pressure plate. Brown cover, white springs & 2 white stripes. The disc is 10.4, 8 springs, 2 orange stripes & gray springs.
Engine Torque Specifications
All torque specifications provided in this table are those recommended by FORD. If you use special bolts, follow the torque specifications provided by the manufacturer. I recommend that you use the 3 step torque technique where you torque down the bolts in three equal steps. Once you have reached the maximum recommended torque setting, go around one more time. Do not torque in a circular pattern. Always torque cross to cross.
Head bolts | 65-70 |
Crank cap bolts | 60-70 |
Rod end caps | 19-24 |
Intake bolts – iron | 12-15 |
Exhaust manifold bolts | 15-20 |
Harmonic damper | 70-90 |
A/C Compressor mounts
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Engine fan | 15 |
Motor mounts to engine | 65 |
Bellhousing bolts | |
Trans to bellhousing | 25 |
Flywheel to Crankshaft | 75-85 |
Oil pan bolts | 15 |
Valve cover bolts | 10 |
Carburetor mount bolts
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Oil pump | 25 |
Spark plugs | |
Trans. inspection plate
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Water pump bolts | 20 |
Clutch pressure plate | 35 |
Flexplate | 85 |
Upper cam bolt | 40 |
Cam thrust plate | 10 |
Rocker arms | 20 |
Crankshaft Bearing Journal Specifications
Main Bearing Journal (inches)
Journal Diameter | 2.2482 – 2.2490 |
Oil Clearance | 0.0005 – 0.0024 |
Shaft end play | 0.004 – 0.008 |
Thrust on number | 3 |
Connecting Rod Journals
Journal Diameter | 2.1228 – 2.1236 |
Oil Clearance | 0.008 – 0.0026 |
Side clearance | 0.010 – 0.020 |
Piston Ring Specifications
Comp Ring Width
Top | 0.0774 – 0.0781 |
Bottom | 0.0770 – 0.0780 |
Ring side clearance
Top | 0.0019 – 0.0036 |
Bottom | 0.0020 – 0.0040 |
Oil ring | Snug |
Ring gap width
Top | 0.010 – 0.020 |
Bottom | 0.010 – 0.020 |
Oil Ring | 0.015 – 0.055 |
Piston Specifications
Code Red | 3.9984 – 3.3990 | 3.9978 -3.9984 (HP) |
Code Blue | 3.9996 – 4.0002 | 3.9990 – 3.9996 (HP) |
0.003 Oversize | 4.0008 – 4.0014 | 4.0002 – 4.0008 (HP) |
Piston to Cyl. Bore clearance | 0.0018 – 0.0026 | 0.003 – 0.0038 (HP) |
Piston Pin Bore Dia. | 0.9123 – 0.9126 | 0.9123 – 0.9126 (HP) |
Valve Specifications
Year | 1966 |
Seat angle | 45 |
Face angle | 44 |
Valve spring pressure lbs/inches | 169 @ 1.39 |
Valve spring installed height (in) | 1 3/4 – 1 25/32 |
Stem guide clearance (in) – Intake | 0.0010 – 0.0027 |
Stem guide clearance (in) – Exhaust | 0.0020 – 0.0037 |
Stem Diameter (in) – Intake | 0.3420 |
Stem Diameter (in) – Exhaust | 0.3410 |
What is a “206 CID”. Clockwise distributor? 1W40 oil?
“…Good God, is it any reason people hate and distrust the government and its officials…”
This is sad biased editorial.
The proof reader must be a Chevy Guy!