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Old Oct 9, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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7.3 block question

i was wondering what the difference was between a 97 7.3 block and a 02 block. They look exactly the same to me. i have a cracked block 0n my 02 and have a 97 block in the shop was wanting to put all my stuff in that block but heard it wouldnt work and heard that it would. so trying to find out.
 
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Swap over everything from your engine to the 97 one including the timing cover and injectors, also you have to plug the fuel pump hole from the 97 block
 
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Old Oct 9, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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You can use the 97 block, but there are differences between the two. The blocks had several features "improved" from 97-99. Go here Coffee Table Books
and read the "98-99.5 DIT" coffee table book. It points out several improvements to the engine and block that were made.

Pay special attention to page 7 & 39!
 
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Thanks. thats what i planned on doing just wanted to make sure i could use the 97 block. and from the book as long as i use everything from my 02 i shouldnt have any problems.
 
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