Dart SHP Small Block Ford Cast Iron Bare Engine Block, 4.125" Bore, 302 Main. 8.200" Deck Height
Part# 31364275
Material: Cast Iron
Bore: 4.125” unfinished
Bore & stroke: 4.185” x 3.400” max recommended
Cam bearing bore ID: SVO 2.203”- 2.205”
Cam bearings: Special coated, grooved, w/3 oil holes Dart PN# 32210041 (Not included)
Cam Bearing O.S. + .010”, +.020”, +.030”
Cam bearing press: .002” - .003”
Cam journal OD: Standard Ford SB
Cam Plug: 2.375” dia. Cup plug Dart PN# 32510000
Cylinder Wall Thickness: .250” min @ 4.185” bore
Cubic inch: 374” max recommended
Deck Height: 8.200”
Deck Thickness: .675” min.
Fuel Pump: N/A
Freeze Plugs: STD Ford press in cup plugs 1.500” OD PN# 32820000B
Head Bolts: 1/2" Blind holes
Lifter Bores: STD Ford .876” - .8765” Honed to size
Lifters: STD Ford Hydraulic roller compatible
Main journal size: 2.249” STD 302
Main bearing bore: 2.441” - 2.442” Honed to size
Main thrust width: .926” - .928”
Main Cap Bolts: Inners 1/2-13 x 3.250” Qty 10
Outers 7/16-14 x 2.750” Qty 6
10- ½” washers, 6- 7/16” washers
Main cap press: .003” - .004”
Main caps: Steel - 4 bolt, centre 3
Main cap register: Deep stepped register on each side (no need for dowels)
Oil system: Priority Main oiling
Oil Filter: Standard SBF filter w/ thread adapter Dart PN# 32940000
Oil Pan: Aftermarket 302 with dip stick in pan
Rear Main Seal Std 1 piece seal - FelPro# 2922 or 2941 4.250”x3.625”
Serial No. Right front & main caps
Starter: Standard SBF
Stud & bolt holes, Head: 1/2” STD SVO with Blind holes
Timing chain/gears Late model 302 timing set 1985 – up.
Timing Cover: Uses stock 302 cover
Torque Specs: 1-5 inners ½” bolts - 100 ft lbs w/CMD #3
2-3-4 outers 7/16” bolts – 65 ft lbs w/CMD #3
Weight, approx.: 165 lbs w/ 4.125” bore
The SHP Ford block is tailored to the most popular performance and racing applications, with an 8.200” (302), 9.200″ (351c) or 9.500” (351w) deck height and a choice of 4.000” or 4.125” siamesed cylinder bores which can safely be bored to 4.185”. Steel main caps are splayed 4-bolt on the centre three and 2-bolt on #1 and #5, and utilize 1/2” bolts. The valley is machined to accept factory roller lifter guides and retainer (spider).
FEATURES
• Priority main oiling system directs oil to main bearings first for more dependable lubrication.
• No provision for oil restrictors.
• Available with an 8.200” (302), 9.200″ (351c) or 9.500” (351w).
• Provisions for OE stock roller lifters, dog bones & spider. • Siamese bores 4.000” or 4.125” (unfinished) with extra thick cylinder walls.
• Extended cylinder barrels for improved piston support.
• Extra thick decks ensure reliable head gasket seal.
• Blind head bolt holes don’t go through to water jacket.
• Steel 4-bolt main caps on #2, 3 and 4 with splayed outer bolts. 2-bolt main caps on #1 and 5.
• Can use most stock components and accessories.
• Scalloped water jackets increase coolant flow around cylinder barrels to prevent
detonation, extend engine life and produce consistent cylinder temperatures.
• Parts kit sold separately (PN 32000015)