SBC 228 Engine

[John Paul Jones]

Gentlemen,

I am new to the forums so pardon the question(s). Is the 228 just a small block chevrolet 305 cid with perhaps a different rotation? Are the parts for this engine the same for an automotive 305cid? Gaskets, Pistons etc?

Thanks

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: SBC 228 Engine

Block is the same.Pistons the same,Cam might be different.Casting plugs(freeze plugs) are brass(salt water eats them).Head gaskets are usually stainless.
The circ pump has a stainless plate and different impellers.
They do make a different rotation motor but in all single applications it's a standard rotation.Twin motor setups usually have a L and R rotation.J

 

[John_S]

Re: SBC 228 Engine

There are also a number of marine specific ignition and fuel related parts that can not be used from cars. Maybe post what you are trying to do, but there are a ton of posts on the differences between marine and auto.

 

[John Paul Jones]

Re: SBC 228 Engine

Block is the same.Pistons the same,Cam might be different.Casting plugs(freeze plugs) are brass(salt water eats them).Head gaskets are usually stainless.
The circ pump has a stainless plate and different impellers.
They do make a different rotation motor but in all single applications it's a standard rotation.Twin motor setups usually have a L and R rotation.J

Gear JerryJ,

Never heard of a stainless head gasket. I was contemplating an engine rebuild and thought automitive would work! I appreciate all of the responses and the demonstrated knowledge. If rotation on a single is the same as automotive the camshafts should be the same gear drive for the oil pump.

Thanks!