I put a down payment on a 383 that is currently in a 1976 Chevelle. The Chevelle has automatic transmission. My 1975 has a BW S T-10Couple of questions; the engine has a long water pump, my engine has a short one, will long on fit?

The water pump will not work in your car...you'll need to swap them, or get a new, short pump. The pulleys will not line up...short answer.

The flywheel will need to be balanced for the engine, and you'll also need to install a pilot bushing, or bearing, into the crankshaft for the trans. Depending on what size flywheel you get, the starter should be fine. Just make sure the flywheel you get is the same diameter, and has the same tooth-count as yours.
Everything else should bolt right up with no problems, unless the heads do NOT have threaded holes for mounting the A/C compressor, alt adjusting bracket, etc.


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One other thing to plan for way ahead of time:

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But don't get caught too far away from a gas station.

 I guess you got the motor by now, did you consider if the 383 was was a right or left dipstick? Is that an issue.


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