Volvo AQ231A block Casting Number

[LegacyT]

Would anyone know for sure the block casting number used by Volvo for the AQ231A? I’m looking at swapping in a rebuilt vortec 383 to replace the tired 305. The 383 uses the 350 block with a casting number of 880. I just want to make sure it’s compatable, having all the threaded holes for accessories like engine mounts, alternator power steering etc

Thanks,
Mark

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... The vintages of the blocks is all ya need to know,.....

Year for year, the 305, 'n 350 are completely interchangeable,.....

 

[LegacyT]

The AQ231A is late 80’s vintage, pre Vortec. The 383 they say year 2000 and up and it’s Vortec. I know the block is dimensionally the same, but I want to make sure all the old accessories with bolt onto it without issue

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Everything but a mechanical fuel pump,.....

 

[Scott Danforth]

Any 350 block (and there are about 100 different casting numbers) can be made into a 377 or 383

Get a roller block (some From 1988 on, all from 1996 on)

Your drive uses a drive plate, so any vintage of block will work - 1 piece RMS or 2 piece RMS. You are limited to a 153 tooth flywheel with the PDS housing