Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

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tigerhack

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Can i use a chevy 5.7 bottom Half on my remainding manifolds etc to make a complete engine , i have a look an one in a junk yard and it is the exact same thing the only thing it is fuel injection, they say i have to put on my center peice with the caberator on it ?
 
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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

Basically,....... Ayuh...........
But,........
There's Alot of Gotchas in that statement.................
 
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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

you should at the very least change the freeze plugs to brass.auto water pump probably wont last long either.
 
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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

Doesn't sound like you're real familiar with rebuilding engines, tigerhack. As Bond-O says, lots more "gotchas" waiting for you rebuilding that motor than can be reasonably covered on this board (that's why they make manuals and pay experienced mechanics more....). Hopefully you have a mechanic helping you with this swap or at least intend to follow a manual step-by-step!
 
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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?
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Why would you want to use an engine someone else aready chucked?????
 
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Dakota47

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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

Is that like Ground Chuck??
 
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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

Ayuh,..........

Hopefully not Up-Chucked...................................:D
 
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Re: Can i use a CheVy Chuck Engine Bottom Half ?

Likely your best bet would be to get a marine long block and use the rest of the parts off your current engine. I would make sure to replace the oil pump though and check the distributor gear for wear.
 
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