info needed on 383
Hi guys, i was recently lucky enough to purchase a couple of 383's for a good price, one is an early 8 bolt crank short block, the other is a later 1968 6 bolt.
The early short block was rebuilt some time ago but unfortunately left in a workshop uncovered, resulting in rust in the bores, damage was also done to the bores when pistons recently removed, (may clean up with honing), and the lube used has gone gooey making parts like pistons / rods very difficult to move.
The complete motor looks ok and i may try to start it to see how it runs.
My question is what are the differences between the early and later 383's? Apart from the 8 bolt crank and a rear main rope seal, are there any other differences?
Also, are the exhaust manifolds on the later 383 any good? (See pic).
Thanks in advance!
Hi guys, i was recently lucky enough to purchase a couple of 383's for a good price, one is an early 8 bolt crank short block, the other is a later 1968 6 bolt.
The early short block was rebuilt some time ago but unfortunately left in a workshop uncovered, resulting in rust in the bores, damage was also done to the bores when pistons recently removed, (may clean up with honing), and the lube used has gone gooey making parts like pistons / rods very difficult to move.
The complete motor looks ok and i may try to start it to see how it runs.
My question is what are the differences between the early and later 383's? Apart from the 8 bolt crank and a rear main rope seal, are there any other differences?
Also, are the exhaust manifolds on the later 383 any good? (See pic).
Thanks in advance!
