1952-59 Ford Motor Mounts on 289

Can anyone tell me what motor mounts I will need to put a 289 into my 55 ford? I looked through past posts but couldn't find one that concluded which one actually fit and would work. I did read that they have to be taller than one from a mustang due to the cross member and i think ones from a 65 fairlaine are supposed to work (Not sure) but when i looked those up they dont have a bolt sticking out the bottom of them (something it will need to bolt up to the mount bracket on the crossmember) thanks for any help

 

Try a '63 Galaxy.

 

1984 lincoln mark vII i used truck mounts in mine and had to make a 1 inch spacer. the lincoln mounts no spacer needed

 

Check here too, you can get mounts for just about any setup
http://www.ndgearheadscruiserproducts.com/id26.htm

 

Thanks Guy's, Next question...Im going to need a drive shaft to go from a 4 speed manual transmission to my original rear end. which vehicle will i need to find one out of that will work spline wise (I know i will have to have it shortened or lengthened) thanks

 

Mark , Just get one made . Will save you a lot of headaches !

The 1984 Mark VII mounts will work .

Jim

 

Ok thanks jim

 

Go to Autozone or O'Reillys and ask for a ANCHOR 2725(L) ANCHOR 2726(R) these are the correct part numbers you will need if you are using any 289-302 or 351W.What did the 4 speed come out of ?

 

I sent you a pm so I can forward some install pictures to you.

 

I believe it came out of a 64 Falcon, I bought the 289 and the 4 speed manual trans from Fordsbyjay here on the HAMB.

 

I ordered those mounts off ebay from Jegs they have the same part number i dont know if they are Anchor though. I also ordered a few parts like a Intake, Dipstick, Top hose connector. these were some of the things that didnt come with the engine and a new aluminum oil pan (just to make it shiny!). I'm also going to need some bolts for the timing chain cover and Intake manifold I have those posted in the wanted section of the cl***ifieds on here hopefully someone will have some they will sell me because I dont think im going to find any around here. I plan to change the rear main seal,timing cover seal,oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets before installing this in my car just as a precaution. But first I guess I need to figure out how to convert it to 12 volts which is going to be the thing thats going to give me the most trouble cause I'm not very good with electronics. I wonder if i can use a mechanical fuel pump on this or do i need to install an electric one?

 

which oil pan did you order?

 

SBF Polished Aluminum Finned Oil Pan Ford 260 289 302

It is a front sump

 

Mark ,
Just buy a Stainless bolt set for the 289 . The sets cover all the exterior nuts , bolts and washers ! I bought mine and love it . Saves you all the time looking for new bolts and just put new ones in . They will also fit the engine when you want one built .
I got mine off Ebay and it's from Totally Stainless . That is all you will need for all the shine you want from the intake to the headers to the oil pan and everything in between !

Jim

 

I will look those up thanks jim, any idea on the fuel pump?

 

I must have the driveshaft around here somewhere Mark. Let me look before you go buying one. At least you will have the yoke and you might just need a longer shaft made. I should have a tub of bolts for the time cover as well. If not we could go to pull a part one day and just get them off of a 302. Most of the lengths will be the same.

 

The ****** xmember was real easy to make. Once you get it in we can take some measurements and I will fab one up for you.

 

Thanks Jason I appreciate it that will help alot I was trying to figure out where i was going to get a yoke from. I think there is a place that makes drive shafts down on Hwy 90 that i saw one day between here and patterson.

 

the trans cross member only requires slight modification .i used the trans mount out of a mid 80s t bird. the lincoln should be the same.

 

The ****** xmember was real easy to make. Once you get it in we can take some measurements and I will fab one up for you.

I had my driveshaft built by some little shop on the north side.

 

The shaft that will fit the closest is from a 1986 Crown Vic it will have the correct front yoke there is a conversion U-Joint I have the part # for if you use the original 52-56 rear end.The AOD transmissions like mine come in two tailshaft lengths the Mustang units are about 1 1/4" shorter than the full size car AOD's I had to shorten my shaft Crown Vic shaft 1 1/2" .If you have swapped to an 8" or 9" rear do a trial fit as it would have a different style rear U-joint.

 

Here is the mounts I used. They are from a late model Mustang like an 89 5.0l.



Before and after on them mount.





Transmission x member.


A bunch more pictures can be found here.
http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e3/fordsbyjay/1956 Ford Mainline/

 

The rear mount I recommend is an Energy Suspension 4.1122 runs about $26 and will work with several Ford transmissions Autozone or O'Reillys can get them out of their warehouse in one day if they don't have it in stock so you won't pay shipping like Jeg's or Summit.

 

Thanks guys

 

Looking at fordsbyjay's picture do yourself a favor and get the Ford mini-starter from DB electrical only $50 and it will give you a lot more room for the exhaust on the p***enger side,you can even use the Hedman 88400 headers with it.

 

Thanks Jeff I was thinking the same thing but didnt know of a good place to get one. I checked out DB electrical do you know which one it is? they have alot on there but none say for a 289

 

Here are the DB part numbers: for C4 & AOD #3205 SFD0001 $43.60 stick shift use #3223 SFD0012 $39.20 Always good to verify call 1-800-753-2242

 

That is funny you should mention that. I actually have a mini starter on there from DB now. I would call them for your app Mark that way if there is a problem because it is the wrong one or something it will be more their responsibility. BTW, they have great customer service if you do have problems.

 

Jason, you say the starter that is in the box is a mini starter?

 

That is funny you should mention that. I actually have a mini starter on there from DB now. I would call them for your app Mark that way if there is a problem because it is the wrong one or something it will be more their responsibility. BTW, they have great customer service if you do have problems.