[ROVERNET - UK] '80 SD1 block into a '70 3500s

[Kent Kinard]

Hi Peter, Lex, and Pierre,
Any NAS SD1 will have 8.13:1 compression. Major advantages to the SD1 
block are the front and rear crank seals.  If you have the heads, they 
are somewhat better, but don't go looking for them if you don't have 
them.  They use different spark plug threads from the earlier heads. 
Also different valves and valve springs.

roverly,
Kent K.

Peter King wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> I'm rebuilding a seized '70 3500s engine, and considering using a block 
> (complete) from an '80  SD1. I understand the compression ratio is 
> different (9.xx:1 vs. 10:1 in the older engine), and I'm wondering if 
> there are any problems or special considerations I should be aware of in 
> making the exchange?
> 
> Thanks for any advice you can send my way.
> 
> Peter King
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