Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Block recommendations plz

  1. #1
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    39
    Posts
    120

    Block recommendations plz

    My 5.7 tbi motor just went out on my 93 k1500. Its dark so I am not sure what happened but I lost oil pressure and oil is everywhere. I will get a good look tomorrow evening. It made no funny noises and was shut off immediately. Im not sure about having this motor rebuilt, especially being 2 hrs from the closest machine shop..So I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations or good luck with purchasing a new short block or possibly long block from any certain suppliers? I want to get a new 5.7 vortec short block and swap my new parts onto it. Im still thinking of keeping the 193 swirl ports since my new intake wont fit the vortecs and Im concerned with the coolant issues everybody seems to have. Any insight would be helpful...This will be my first actual build. Thanks

  2. #2
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Posts
    52
    Get a look at it in the morning. If it didn't throw a rod and window the block, you should be fine to have it rebuilt. If you have an engine oil cooler something may have failed i.e. an o ring or a hose. Did something punch a hole in the oil pan?

  3. #3
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    39
    Posts
    120
    I wont be able to get a look until this evening. Towed it straight to my dads garage. It looked as if it came from the front of the block, but couldnt see anything obvious last night.

  4. #4
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Posts
    47
    Summit and Jegs do have shortblocks and longblocks for sale

  5. #5
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Upstate, NY
    Posts
    416
    Gm goodwrench motor? Easy to purchase and swap. If its nothing serious engine wise fix where the oil came out of and run it.

  6. #6
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    39
    Posts
    120
    Got a chance to stop by my parents to take a look..Ends up one of the new (3 months old) oil cooler lines ripped apart, right where the hard line and soft lines are crimped together. So hopefully I can just fill her back up with some good oil and run it. I am obviously gonna rip those pos lines out of there and just fab my own. Should have done it in the first place rather than relying on auto zone replacements. I just really hope I didnt do any damage to any bearings or internals. It only coasted for about 8 seconds without giving it any gas, and like I said..It made no noises what so ever and didnt lock up. I am close to swapping in my cam and intake etc..I hope

  7. #7
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Posts
    52
    Did you shut the ignition off or did the engine lock up?

  8. #8
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    39
    Posts
    120
    I shut the engine off as soon as I coasted off the road. Was going 60 on highway with a lot of traffic. It def didnt lock up and sounded fine.

  9. #9
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Posts
    52
    Try to turn the crankshaft using a socket and ratchet/breaker bar on the balancer bolt. If the engine will turn fairly smooth you should be OK. I would definitely put some lightweight oil in it and then drain it to see if you get any nonferrous metal out of the pan. If there is nothing major in the drained oil you should be fine. Once you finish the repairs to the hoses and put new oil in, spin the engine over with the ignition disabled until the oil pressure comes up.

  10. #10
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Colorado
    Age
    39
    Posts
    120
    Thanks for the help Tom.. I just got home from working on my truck. Its my DD and only vehicle. Luckily, I got it all wrapped up and running just great. I pulled the POS dorman oil cooler lines and replaced with custom made hydraulic type hose and fittings. I also pulled the adapter from the block and put a new gasket and o-ring in. Man was there oil everywhere! I cleaned it up the best I could, but it'll take a couple more good washes to get it 100%. I am happy now with no leaks and the motor sounds just fine...Glad I shut her off before everything went really bad.

  11. #11
    Fuel Injected!
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Posts
    52
    I'm glad you didn't have any major damage.

Similar Threads

  1. recommendations? 7747 help
    By Zefyr in forum GM EFI Systems
    Replies: 33
    Last Post: 02-11-2015, 01:30 PM
  2. 383 cam recommendations
    By satinblack91 in forum GM EFI Systems
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 04-22-2014, 10:18 PM
  3. Fuel pump recommendations
    By satinblack91 in forum Gear Heads
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 01-23-2014, 05:19 AM
  4. Timing Light Recommendations? I need to buy a new one.
    By dave w in forum GM EFI Systems
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 09-17-2013, 06:26 AM
  5. 1227747 IAC wiring to IAC for Big Block and Small Block
    By EagleMark in forum Fuel Injection Writeups Articles and How to New and Old
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 10-05-2012, 11:47 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •