Chrysler 225

[wpsbr]

I have a 1972 225/V8 with a cr

I have a 1972 225/V8 with a cracked block. Can I use a Chrysler auto short or long block with my marine components. And what size would it be?

 

[fastjeff]

"That's probably a 318. A

"That's probably a 318. A standard auto block is fine, but use marine freeze out plugs and head gaskets (along with the rest of the marine parts: Cam, heads, etc.)

Jeff"

 

[Bosco]

"...and your marine distributo

"...and your marine distributor and cap, marine fuel pump, marine starter, marine alternator, marine voltage regulator, marine carb, or you may blow up."

 

[hurrikain]

"Easy way to make sure on the

"Easy way to make sure on the Block is to look along the side skirt of the block there will be a casting number ( which we can verify ) and also there should be a displacement cast in with a use number ( 2780930-340-3 ) the 27 number is the casting number, the 340 is disp. and the 3 is the usage."