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oldtrux · 11-21-2010, 11:11 AM

hello everyone i was hoping to get some opinions on my engine block.i have a 66 short fleet with original 283.i have been kicking the can around this one for a while and decided that i want to build it!i know i know put in a 350!anyway i pulled the heads off and i measured the holes and it seems that it is already 60 over....bummer!!there dosent seem to be a ridge formed and the walls still look crosshatched im thinking it was rebuit not that long ago.dont know for sure!sorry about the long winded thred but do you think this would be a buildable block or should i cry a bit and look for something else?obviously i guess i would have to sonic test the block.any experienced opinions would be appreciated.thanks dan!

Rich 5150 69 · 11-21-2010, 11:16 AM

If there`s no pitting in the cylinders, ( you didn`t say what condition it was sitting in ) I`d just check bearings replace gaskets and run it til you find a 350. just my opinion.

oldtrux · 11-21-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

If there`s no pitting in the cylinders, ( you didn`t say what condition it was sitting in ) I`d just check bearings replace gaskets and run it til you find a 350. just my opinion.

thanks rich!it dosent seem to be pitted.actually ran pretty good before pulling it.smoked on start up.trying to stay away from the whole 350 thing.just trying to figure out if its worth building a 60 over block thanks dan

Rich 5150 69 · 11-21-2010, 11:30 AM

Smokng on startup usally means valve guides, its your choice if you want to put the money in it, if your thinking 350 I`d just save my pennies and just keep it going til then. A 60 over 283 shold be fine but its at its limit, no more room to do anything with it.

iiizman · 11-21-2010, 11:42 AM

i agree with rich's advice.
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**DPowers** · 11-21-2010, 12:40 PM

Put some 305 HO heads on it.

*blackedoutharley* · 11-21-2010, 10:55 PM

what was the bore measurement you got? If it was truly .060" over the pistons "should" be marked as such.

Maybe it has a different block with 283 heads?

oldtrux · 11-21-2010, 11:44 PM

i just measured bores with a steel rule.then i noticed 060 marked on piston tops.it is a283 block 3849852.measures 1/16th under 4 inches.thanx dan.

11-21-2010, 11:11 AM	#1
oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 555	newb block question! hello everyone i was hoping to get some opinions on my engine block.i have a 66 short fleet with original 283.i have been kicking the can around this one for a while and decided that i want to build it!i know i know put in a 350!anyway i pulled the heads off and i measured the holes and it seems that it is already 60 over....bummer!!there dosent seem to be a ridge formed and the walls still look crosshatched im thinking it was rebuit not that long ago.dont know for sure!sorry about the long winded thred but do you think this would be a buildable block or should i cry a bit and look for something else?obviously i guess i would have to sonic test the block.any experienced opinions would be appreciated.thanks dan!

11-21-2010, 11:16 AM	#2
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: newb block question! If there`s no pitting in the cylinders, ( you didn`t say what condition it was sitting in ) I`d just check bearings replace gaskets and run it til you find a 350. just my opinion. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-21-2010, 11:30 AM	#4
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: newb block question! Smokng on startup usally means valve guides, its your choice if you want to put the money in it, if your thinking 350 I`d just save my pennies and just keep it going til then. A 60 over 283 shold be fine but its at its limit, no more room to do anything with it. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip Last edited by Rich 5150 69; 11-21-2010 at 11:32 AM.

11-21-2010, 11:42 AM	#5
iiizman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 66	Re: newb block question! i agree with rich's advice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bad Decisions usually make for Good Stories.

11-21-2010, 12:40 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: newb block question! Put some 305 HO heads on it. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

11-21-2010, 10:55 PM	#7
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: newb block question! what was the bore measurement you got? If it was truly .060" over the pistons "should" be marked as such. Maybe it has a different block with 283 heads?

11-21-2010, 11:44 PM	#8
oldtrux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bancroft, ontario Posts: 555	Re: newb block question! i just measured bores with a steel rule.then i noticed 060 marked on piston tops.it is a283 block 3849852.measures 1/16th under 4 inches.thanx dan.



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