68 Mustang Coupe Project

Engine

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  Interior

 Engine Bay

 Transmission

 Choke Stove

 There was a lot of damage to external engine parts, but it was limited to anything that was rubber or plastic.  All metal parts appeared to be ok except for having the paint burned of and subsequently rusting.  This was a factor for the chrome dress up parts that were ruined.  

I removed the engine and disassembled the major components.  The heads had a recent valve job and looked brand new.  The cylinders looked good, but I could tell that the engine had a number of miles on it as it did have a ridge at the top of the cylinders.  I replaced the oil pump, the timing chain, the water pump, and reassembled the engine with all new gaskets.  The carb was rebuilt, and the alternator replaced.

Here are some more pictures of the engine damaged from the fire, followed by pictures of the cleanup and reassembly.

Of significant note, this is the original engine.  The factory stamped a partial VIN into the flat area behind the intake.  This stamping shows 8R 168356.  The 8 is for 68, the R is for the assembly factory at San Jose, and the 168356 is the consecutive unit number.  

  
 
   
 

 
 

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