![]() If a TH400 is being used you will need a 14" flex-plate. This engine comes equipped with a 12 3/4" automatic flex-plate which works with most TH350 and 700R4 torque converters. If timing cover is replaced (2 )-12554553 dowel pins are also need. Any small block Chevy timing cover will work on the 383. If this approach does not work, the timing cover will need to be replaced with a sheet metal or any chrome unit. Many times this problem can be fixed easily by replacing the bolts on the water pump rear cover with allen button head bolts. If a short water pump is to be used on this engine, there will be clearance problems between the bolts that retain the back plate on the water pump and the composite timing cover used on the 383. If using these motor mounts, the mounts will need to be modified to clear the 8" balancer on this engine. This ZZ383 long block specification sheet should be used in conjunction with the 383 short block specification sheet, part number 19172223. The Engine block and cylinder heads are drilled and tapped for all standard accessory and mount bracket locations including both clutch "Z" bar ball stud locations- standard and 63'-82' Corvette.įront face of engine block is also drilled and tapped for the 55'-57' Chevy type motor mounts. Fuel pump pushrod and adapter plate are not included. This engine has provisions for a mechanical fuel pump. ![]()
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