The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces to the REAR
The available engines that year were a 200 cubic inch 6 cylinder, a 289 cubic inch 8 cylinder, and a 302 cubic inch 8 cylinder. Assuming you meant a 289, your best bet would probably be to purchase a carb kit, rebuild the carb, and follow the instructions for adjustment. That should give you a baseline to work with.
1 - 5 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 8 The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
<p>Zero. The J code indicates that it came with the larger 302 cubic inch engine.<p>
.035 inch
The 1968 Ford Mustang offered a variety of engine options, and the carburetor used depended on the specific engine. The standard engine was a 200 cubic inch (3.3L) inline-six, which typically came with a one-barrel carburetor. The more powerful 289 cubic inch (4.7L) V8 featured a two-barrel carburetor, while the optional 302 cubic inch (4.9L) V8 could be equipped with a four-barrel carburetor for enhanced performance.
The 289 Ford V8 firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Distributor rotates counterclockwise.
According to one of Fords websites : For a 1966 Ford Mustang , 4.7 liter / 289 cubic inch V8 engine : ( the spark plugs are gapped at .035 inch )
According to one of Fords websites : For a 1967 Ford Mustang 289 cubic inch ( 4.7 liter ) V8 engine : ( The spark plugs are gapped at .035 inch )
If my math is correct , almost 293 cubic inches ( using a 4 inch bore that is bored out .030 and a 2.87 inch stroke )
The engine oil capacity in a 289 CID in a Ford passenger car would be 5 qts with oil filter change.
The firing order for a 1968 Mustang with a 289 cubic inch V8 engine is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. This sequence is crucial for the proper operation of the engine, ensuring that the cylinders fire in the correct order for optimal performance. The engine's cylinders are numbered from front to back, with the odd numbers on one side and the even numbers on the other.
1 - 5 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 8 The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE