P-15 Long block

[Mr.P-15]

Hi All:

 

I am looking for a long block for my P-15, (I would consider a "short" but prefer a "long"). I have heard mention of these in Hemmings's (meaning still available) but they did not say from whom. Does anyone know where these are available? Otherwise, I'll have to build a time machine, go back to 1970, and order one for $150 from J.C.Whitney.....

 

Later...

[desoto1939]

in your car if the car was made in the US it will have the 23 inch block and head. So are you wanting to go to the bigger 25 inch block and engine that were used in the Chrylser/Desoto cars? If you go this route then you might have a very tight fitment issue.

 

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[Sniper]

15 minutes ago, desoto1939 said:

in your car if the car was made in the US it will have the 23 inch block and head. So are you wanting to go to the bigger 25 inch block and engine that were used in the Chrylser/Desoto cars? If you go this route then you might have a very tight fitment issue.

 

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

 

Short block refers to the engine without head, manifolds, or tin work.

Long block means engine with head, may or may not have tin work. 

 

It does not mean 23" vs 25" engines.

 

F0r the OP, years ago Vintage Power Wagons use to have surplus 230 crate engines, forget how complete they were.  Every now and then they pop up on the internet.  But I do not know of anyone that has them on the shelf.

[Booger]

you speak the truth Kimosabe... if you have an engine (block) components are available. thats how it rolls now a day. You might find a GM 'drop -in" somewhere, not so much a flatty