8N longblock differences

Uh Oh · Jul 14, 2009

Can anyone tell me what differences there are exactly between a front mount and side mount 8N longblock only? thanks!

Tominnebr · Jul 14, 2009

Camshaft and timing gear cover. If you have a complete engine, either will work in an 8N

Uh Oh · Jul 14, 2009

Is the camshaft different or can i switch camshaft gears and timing gear covers and be ok?

Anonymous-0 · Jul 14, 2009

Camshaft is different.

Hobo,NC · Jul 14, 2009

A front mount block (FMB) has no provision for the generator to B mounted on the left side

A side mount block (SMB) has no provision for the gen to B mounted on the right side,,, the distributor in in the way

the cam drives the dist on both but in different ways so you would need the correct cam and covers for the type of dist you use,,, the issue is lies in were the generator mounts

Their are other small differences that can B over come,,, all issues are external so its a matter of mounting issues that are no problem.

If i had the choice I would go side mount and dump the P.O.S. front mount dist. no matter what issues I had to overcome.

8N longblock differences

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