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duffnit 
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 Topic: 89 351Posted: November-02-2005 at 12:22pm |
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Thanks for the info....
The boat runs great...A little over 46 on my GPS with a four blade prop...  ...
I've heard those terms used over the years, just never knew. Now I do. Thanks again..... |
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Danny
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JoeinNY
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Posted: November-02-2005 at 9:31am |
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A short block is a term for a replacement sub a**embly that does not include the Heads, a long block is an engine sub a**embly that includes the the short block plus Cylinder Heads and usually more.
They are not terms that describe the type of engine that you will end up with (like a small block vs. a big block), but rather how much of the engine was bought as new/rebuilt. So you have have an engine with a rebuilt/replaced short block and with the original heads if the PO is to be believed. So the valves/springs may be tired but the cylinders/rings, main bearings, oil pump, connecting rods, etc should be tight and ready to go for a long time. Not all short blocks are created equal, both in terms of what parts they include and in quality of the work, hopefully you got a good marine unit... |
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GottaSki
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Posted: November-02-2005 at 9:19am |
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Short means no heads. So it still has the original heads.
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duffnit
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Posted: November-02-2005 at 9:05am |
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When I purchased my 89 SN the PO said the engine was replaced with a short block 351.
Can someone explain the difference between short vs. long blocks, and how I could determine which one I have??... Thanks for any help. |
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