5.7 volvo rebuilt or ?

andrzej 1

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this what i have
the engine had back fire so needs rebuild
the engine is a part now so i look at it and :
block 3970010
heads 338882 (look like 76cc ) maybe 333882
intake 346250
crank 3932442
rochester quadrajet 4brl carburator
closed cooling
pistons like this 040
volvo 280 leg
is this setup ok to rebuild or go with the newer vortec (if i have to change manifolds )
 

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Re: 5.7 volvo rebuilt or ?

the engine had back fire so needs rebuild

Huh,..?? Welcome Aboard,.... Backfirin' is usually caused by a Lean condition... or burnt valves...

You've got a 79 to 85 block,... Rebuildin' it would be the easiest,...

Goin' to a 96, 'n up Vortec motor is possible, but some swappin' will be necessary...
 
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