Oldtrucker,,,the block I don't have but they are on ebay,,,but having said that,I personally wouldn't buy a block from ebay unless it's a machine shop selling it,,,,buying one from an individual would be risky in my opinion.
And the machine shops here in Columbubbus

won't bore one(283) past .060" unless they have the money first,if they get a 'breakthru',,,well bless the lowered and thank you for the offering!

Got a good set of silvolite(used,but good)pistons at .060" for the 283 if you'd be interested,PM me.
AND HEY SCOOTER,stop it! Told you before,you got fans on here!Keep on keeping on with that motor.And better get thicker skin if your gona play in the redneck bars!

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