Rebuild HiPo 289 using M-6010-B50 Sportsman block

skidado · 10-15-2003, 07:20 AM

I have had my '67 HiPo 289 engine rebuilt stock using as many original parts as possible. When the engine was stripped, the block was found to have cracks down 3 adjacent bores, so I had sleeves (liners) fitted (I wanted to keep the engine original to the car - a GT350).

Unfortunately, after the engine was built and installed in the car, the liners were found to leak!

I now want to transfer all the engine parts (heads, cam, crank, etc etc) a new block, and I understand that the Ford Sportsman block M-6010-B50 is a good replacement.

Can anyone point me to firm confirmation that ALL my HiPo parts will transfer straight into this block? I read that this block is good for late model rebuilds, but is it compatible with '67 HiPo parts?

I'm really stuck for good advice on this here in England, so any advise would be much appreciated.

Many thanks.

Rev · 10-17-2003, 05:11 PM

My feeling is that you should check with Ford. I can't imagine that the part numbers would match anything, but the parts might work OK.

Rev

rtschoneman · 10-17-2003, 08:50 PM

late model block 1 or 2 piece seals?????????????

restomod · 10-18-2003, 01:52 PM

All the parts should fit. This block is a late model one piece rear seal.

10-15-2003, 07:20 AM	#1
skidado Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 1	Rebuild HiPo 289 using M-6010-B50 Sportsman block I have had my '67 HiPo 289 engine rebuilt stock using as many original parts as possible. When the engine was stripped, the block was found to have cracks down 3 adjacent bores, so I had sleeves (liners) fitted (I wanted to keep the engine original to the car - a GT350). Unfortunately, after the engine was built and installed in the car, the liners were found to leak! I now want to transfer all the engine parts (heads, cam, crank, etc etc) a new block, and I understand that the Ford Sportsman block M-6010-B50 is a good replacement. Can anyone point me to firm confirmation that ALL my HiPo parts will transfer straight into this block? I read that this block is good for late model rebuilds, but is it compatible with '67 HiPo parts? I'm really stuck for good advice on this here in England, so any advise would be much appreciated. Many thanks. __________________ Skid

10-17-2003, 05:11 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Ford My feeling is that you should check with Ford. I can't imagine that the part numbers would match anything, but the parts might work OK. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

10-17-2003, 08:50 PM	#3
rtschoneman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: poc, ID Posts: 16	late model block 1 or 2 piece seals????????????? __________________ rtschoneman

10-18-2003, 01:52 PM	#4
restomod Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: West Hills, CA, USA Posts: 8	All the parts should fit. This block is a late model one piece rear seal. __________________ 65 Mustang 2+2 408W AOD 454 rwhp / 536 rwt (N/A) www.yamaberacing.com

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