Timing cover question????

[rednk1980]

I have a a 22r in my 80 thats out of and 87 truck, i need a new timing cover but don't know if the 22r is a long block or short block, on the name plate on the side of the block all it says is 22r. can any one help me figure out what block it is? Please

[brainlessfool]

An 87 is a TALL block, not a short block.

[rednk1980]

thanks thats what i needed to know.

[Wermz84]

yup Tall block, provided that the donor trucks motor was not swapped around by the previous owner.

Just to be sure i would look for the lazer etching. 




I got that here
http://www.lcengineering.com/technotes/index.php?p=browse&catid=1

[rednk1980]

so my block doesn't have that id tag does that mean it is a short block?

[79coyotefrg]

if it doesnt have the little oblong  machined  boss  that is circled  its a TALL  block

or  just measure  oilpan to headgasket,  tall  is 11.280 inches

short is 11.080 inches

[Wermz84]

Sorry rednk1980,

I think i had it backwards and spoke to soon after rereading the tech sites.

The early model blocks (81-84). Tall Block. With a Deck height of 9.120"  11.280


The later blocks (85-95). Short Block. With a Deck height of 8.950" 11.090 and they do have the lazer etching on the side of the block. 


When I bought my last engine out of a junk yard, that was one of the things i used to make sure it was an early block. 


I think i have it right now.  please double check me

[79coyotefrg]

you got it wermz

[Wermz84]

you got it wermz

Sweet thanks.   


I spent a half hour rereading everything. 

[brainlessfool]

Sorry rednk1980,

I think i had it backwards

X2 

[DanS]

Wermz84, thanks for editing your post, I've spent considerable time rebuilding 'long strokes' for my 85 and you had me wondering 

[rednk1980]

Anyone have a short block timing cover? I need one mine cracked right were the bolt from the head goes into the cover.

[DanS]

Sorry have three but shipping from Canada would kill me.

[rednk1980]

No big deal thanks any ways 

[Wermz84]

Wermz84, thanks for editing your post, I've spent considerable time rebuilding 'long strokes' for my 85 and you had me wondering 

No problem.

I had to! 

[Gittinit]

Anyone have a short block timing cover? I need one mine cracked right were the bolt from the head goes into the cover.

A local to me shop gets brand new covers for less than $40, whis is one heck of a deal in my opinion. I probably have a used one lying around here somewhere. If you could get me the exact hieght of the front cover I will check. I could even give that shop a call.