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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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LongBlock???

Hey guys whats the difference between long block and Short block. I have never found that answer? Can you guys help me out?
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Long block = short block with heads added (and sometimes a few more items.... but heads are the main thing)
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Short block is the block and rotating assembly. Long block has heads and other gadgets attached.
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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OHHH!! I thought the words really meant what it says, you know like long block, being longer than others LOL thanks for clearing that up for me guys. I wont feel dumb when it comes to that. LOL
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