I put most of the cleaned-up parts back on the 389 so I can begin figuring out mounting it on a test stand that I'm trying to put together.
Starting to look more like a hot rod engine now with the Tri-Power intake perched on top. The thermostat housing shown here is from a 1965 Tri-Power, I also have 1964 and 1966 housings I can use depending on which way the radiator hose needs to go. I may even decide to search out a 1959 housing that has an engine lifting loop built into the casting.
I put the front cover and water pump back on temporarily so I could check out the fit of the water pump pulley I was able to acquire from fellow PY forum member Bruce Wilkie. Everything lines up just like it should.
Also acquired a 1959 distributor along with the pulley, just for the sake of having as many 1959 parts as possible on this engine. This old iron body distributor features an oiling cup, you add a few drops of motor oil to keep the upper distributor bushing lubed every 1,000 miles.
Distributor ID tag shows part # 1110943.
