QuestionI have 92 S10 Blazer, 4.3 CPI, with auto. vin W. Had eng. knock, pulled and found spun bearing. Went to local wholesale engine place and bought long block. When I got home and unwrapped and started checking the two blocks I could see a major difference. 1. It did not have the internal balancer, 2. the block had an opening for a mechanical fuel pump. I have not taken the time to check the angle of the heads or anything else. Will this engine work WITHOUT modifications other than blanking off the fuel pump cavity?? I would think that my flywheel would be wrong + whatever else. I need to find something to show the place I bought the engine from that it is not the correct one.
Where to find list of what works?
Thanks for your time
AnswerHi Jim,
I'm having a hard time deciphering your question so I'll answer it by including the complete interchange for your application and if that isn't enough info, reply with a follow-up and I'll see what I can do.
Here is the complete interchange for YOUR application (1992 s10 Bla, 4.3 CPI (VIN "W"):
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BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W")
S10/S15/SONOMA 92-93 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W")
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NOTES
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Chevrolet 4.3L (6-262).
Top mounted spark plug wires (to distributor cap).
Change induction, exhaust & electrical systems as necessary.
No crankshaft sensor (in timing cover).
|A| thru |F| interchange as shown in notes
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Interchanges A-thru-F listed below:
---------- A ----------
ASTRO 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), AWD
BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x4
BRAVADA 92 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W")
BRAVADA 93 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W")
S10/S15/SONOMA 92-93 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x4
SAFARI (GMC) 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), AWD
---------- B -----------
BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
S10/S15/SONOMA 92-93 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
---------- C -----------
ASTRO 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
SAFARI (GMC) 92-93 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
---------- D -----------
ASTRO 94 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), AWD
ASTRO 95 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W"), AWD, steel timing cover
BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 94 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x4
BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 95 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W"), 4x4, top mtd spark plug wires on dist
BRAVADA 94 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W")
S10/S15/SONOMA 94 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x4
S10/S15/SONOMA 95 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x4, top mtd spark plug wires on dist
SAFARI (GMC) 94 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), AWD
SAFARI (GMC) 95 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W"), AWD, steel timing cover
---------- E -----------
BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 94 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
BLAZER S10/JIMMY S15 95 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W"), 4x2, top mtd spark plug wires on dist
S10/S15/SONOMA 94 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
S10/S15/SONOMA 95 6-262 (4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2, top mtd spark plug wires on dist
---------- F -----------
ASTRO 94 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
ASTRO 95 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W"), 4x2, steel timing cover
SAFARI (GMC) 94 (6-262, 4.3L), CPI (VIN "W"), 4x2
SAFARI (GMC) 95 (6-262, 4.3L, VIN "W"), 4x2, steel timing cover
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NOTES
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Chevrolet 4.3L (6-262).
Top mounted spark plug wires (to distributor cap).
Change induction, exhaust & electrical systems as necessary.
No crankshaft sensor (in timing cover).
|A| thru |F| interchange as shown in notes
----------- A -----------
VIN "W", option L35.
Conventional distributor.
C.P.I.
Balance shaft.
Change water pump as needed when interchanging between '90-93 S10's & vans.
|B| & |C| fit by swapping oil pans.
|D| fits; difference is cyl heads, valve covers and position of knock sensors. Switch knock sensors and wiring. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|E| & |F| fit; difference is cyl heads, valve covers, oil pan and position of knock sensors. Switch oil pan and knock sensors. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
----------- B -----------
VIN "W", option L35.
Conventional distributor.
C.P.I.
Balance shaft.
|A| & |C| fit by swapping oil pans.
|E| fits; difference is cyl heads, valve covers and position of knock sensors. Switch knock sensors and wiring. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|D| & |F| fit; difference is cyl heads, valve covers, oil pan and position of knock sensors. Switch oil pan and knock sensors. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
----------- C -----------
VIN "W", option L35.
Conventional distributor.
C.P.I.
Balance shaft.
|A| & |B| fit by swapping oil pans.
|F| fits; difference is cyl heads, valve covers and position of knock sensors. Switch knock sensors and wiring. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|D| & |E| fit; difference is cyl heads, valve covers, oil pan and position of knock sensors. Switch oil pan and knock sensors. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
----------- D -----------
VIN "W", option L35.
Conventional distributor.
C.P.I.
Balance shaft.
|A| fits; difference is cyl heads, valve covers and position of knock sensors. Switch knock sensors and wiring. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|B| & |C| fit; difference is cyl heads, valve covers, oil pan and position of knock sensors. Switch oil pan and knock sensors. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|E| & |F| fit by swapping oil pans.
----------- E -----------
VIN "W", option L35.
Conventional distributor.
C.P.I.
Balance shaft.
|B| fits; difference is cyl heads, valve covers and position of knock sensors. Switch knock sensors and wiring. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|A| & |C| fit; difference is cyl heads, valve covers, oil pan and position of knock sensors. Switch oil pan and knock sensors. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|D| & |F| fit by swapping oil pans.
----------- F -----------
VIN "W", option L35.
Conventional distributor.
C.P.I.
Balance shaft.
|C| fits; difference is cyl heads, valve covers and position of knock sensors. Switch knock sensors and wiring. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|A| & |B| fit; difference is cyl heads, valve covers, oil pan and position of knock sensors. Switch oil pan and knock sensors. Be aware that valve covers will look different than customers.
|D| & |E| fit by swapping oil pans.
I hope this helps you.
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