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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: krelboyne on May 14, 2024, 10:08:13 PM

Title: Air Inlet & Filter Mounting Brackets - 390 with Smog
Post by: krelboyne on May 14, 2024, 10:08:13 PM

I believe that the one on the far right was used only in 1966, Ford casting number C6AE-9B453-B. 1967 Engine Assembly manual calls out this part for both, 240-6 and 390 engines.

The middle bracket (which is a modified version of the above bracket) has been found on an early (Sept 1966) S code Mustang. Documented by Tim Lea in an old post. Number stamped C6AE-9B453.

The C7AE-9B453 bracket (far left) has been mentioned in older posts as being correct for 1967. It does not show up in my MPC's, indicates "C6AE-9B453-B for 1966-67 390 and 289 with A/C".
It does appear in the 1967 engine assembly manual, Pages 120-121. Part number called out as C7AE-9B453-B.
*Note, also used on 289-2V and 289-4V with A/C

For installation on 1967 cars, anyone have a query of when the changeover may have occurred?

Title: Re: Air Inlet & Filter Mounting Brackets - 390 with Smog
Post by: 67_1183 on June 13, 2024, 04:22:01 PM

I can not say when the changeover may have occurred, but I can say that my 1/26/67 (SJ) 428 thermactor car has the C7AE bracket.