Talk:Short block

Merge
Why aren't both "short block" and "long block" simply embedded into "engine block?"


 * Agreed, both could be in a single article.  Stepho  talk 12:50, 22 February 2014 (UTC)


 * Because neither belongs there. They're not "types" of engine, ans especially not "types of block". Instead they're packaging levels for a spare part. Andy Dingley (talk) 23:17, 16 June 2019 (UTC)

Images
Why are there two (poor) images of old, stripped-down engines? It's not a "short block" unless it's coming back from the reconditioner, in ready-to-use (after assembly) condition. They're not shipped away in that state, the term isn't applied to dismantled engines. Andy Dingley (talk) 23:17, 16 June 2019 (UTC)


 * 'Short block' means the block, crank, pistons, usually the sump and optionally the oil and water pumps. It has nothing to do with the condition of the parts. We often talked of sending the short block off to be reconditioned. As long as those parts are bolted together then it is called a short block. Thus, both the pictures on the page show a short block (before and after cleaning). Admitted though, the image quality is poor.  Stepho  talk 10:36, 17 June 2019 (UTC)