GM 502 crate motor owners manual
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GM 502 crate motor owners manual
Does anyone know how I can obtain an owners manual for a GM 502 crate motor?
My 69 vette came with a 502 motor with the block-Part number-10237300. The previous owner put it in, but he does not have the owners manual with him anymore.
I have tried calling GM performance and Helm without much success.
My 69 vette came with a 502 motor with the block-Part number-10237300. The previous owner put it in, but he does not have the owners manual with him anymore.
I have tried calling GM performance and Helm without much success.
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Unbelievable
I just got off the phone with GM performance parts (again).
The representative asked me what kind of car the motor is in right now.
I said that it was a 502 crate motor and it does not matter which car it is in. After 3 minutes of hold, she very confidently told me that GM does not make 502 motors anymore
The representative asked me what kind of car the motor is in right now.
I said that it was a 502 crate motor and it does not matter which car it is in. After 3 minutes of hold, she very confidently told me that GM does not make 502 motors anymore
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I asked for a manual when I bought my 454HO a year ago and I was told there wasn't one.......nothing came with the motor except some GM Performance stickers and a single page about the warranty, which is null & void because it's an export.........
As for GM not making 502's anymore: BWWWWWAHAHAHAHAAAAA !!!!!!
As for GM not making 502's anymore: BWWWWWAHAHAHAHAAAAA !!!!!!
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Not sure if it's called an owners manual or service manual. Usually crate engines should come with detailed engine specs and maintenance instructions. I will try Scoggin-Dickey
#7
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I bought a 502/502 from Scoggin Dickey last year, the engine did not come with ANY paper work, not even a "This Side Up" installation sticker.
I spoke to GMPP and Scoggin Dickey directly and they stated that that is the way they ship. No manual, no dyno sheet, no break in recommendations.
I spoke to GMPP and Scoggin Dickey directly and they stated that that is the way they ship. No manual, no dyno sheet, no break in recommendations.
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I bought a 502/502 from Scoggin Dickey last year, the engine did not come with ANY paper work, not even a "This Side Up" installation sticker.
I spoke to GMPP and Scoggin Dickey directly and they stated that that is the way they ship. No manual, no dyno sheet, no break in recommendations.
I spoke to GMPP and Scoggin Dickey directly and they stated that that is the way they ship. No manual, no dyno sheet, no break in recommendations.
How did you find service information for your motor. By service information, I mean the following.
Recommended oil
Suggested spark plug
Spark plug torque specs
etc..
Even if the motor does not come with a service manual, it should be available for purchase.
Last edited by rajsid; 01-04-2008 at 11:16 AM.
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Just called Scoggin Dickey. The sales representative that I talked to said that GM does not sell service manuals for their crate motors. It's available only for GM dealerships, which means that you have to have your crate motors serviced by the dealer.
*****n unbelievable.
*****n unbelievable.
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My RamJet 502 came with a "RamJet 502 System 12497323 Specification". It has a GM part# 12486609. Consists of 7 stapled, double sided pages of System description, specifications, installation procedure, break-in, and parts list. Not much in the way of detail.
Bullshark
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Interesting...
How did you find service information for your motor. By service information, I mean the following.
Recommended oil
Suggested spark plug
Spark plug torque specs
etc..
Even if the motor does not come with a service manual, it should be available for purchase.
How did you find service information for your motor. By service information, I mean the following.
Recommended oil
Suggested spark plug
Spark plug torque specs
etc..
Even if the motor does not come with a service manual, it should be available for purchase.
Engine came with spark plugs installed (I have never used a torque wrench for spark plugs). Checked factory preset gap when they were pulled for installing headers and dialing in bell housing.
Cross referenced oil filter off of part number on the one installed at the factory.
Specs for engine are availble on line. Thanks for the part number Bullshark!
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Thanks to both of you Skunkvette & Bullshark
A couple of last questions.
What's the spark plug gap that you have set ?
What kind of spark plug cables do you use.
I am trying to do a full tune up and I am so annoyed by the fact that GM does not give out service information for these crate motors
A couple of last questions.
What's the spark plug gap that you have set ?
What kind of spark plug cables do you use.
I am trying to do a full tune up and I am so annoyed by the fact that GM does not give out service information for these crate motors
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Thanks to both of you Skunkvette & Bullshark
A couple of last questions.
What's the spark plug gap that you have set ?
What kind of spark plug cables do you use.
I am trying to do a full tune up and I am so annoyed by the fact that GM does not give out service information for these crate motors
A couple of last questions.
What's the spark plug gap that you have set ?
What kind of spark plug cables do you use.
I am trying to do a full tune up and I am so annoyed by the fact that GM does not give out service information for these crate motors
Parts list calls out the following GM part number #12368383 - Spark Plug Wire Kit (7MM wires).
Bullshark
P.S. this info is for the zz502 and RamJet aluminum head engines
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Thanks to both of you Skunkvette & Bullshark
A couple of last questions.
What's the spark plug gap that you have set ?
What kind of spark plug cables do you use.
I am trying to do a full tune up and I am so annoyed by the fact that GM does not give out service information for these crate motors
A couple of last questions.
What's the spark plug gap that you have set ?
What kind of spark plug cables do you use.
I am trying to do a full tune up and I am so annoyed by the fact that GM does not give out service information for these crate motors
Here is link to Service Manual for the 502 Ram Jet:
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...4-P1251C6.aspx
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; 12-29-2007 at 01:27 AM.
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And I found a couple of other books that may help.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1557...46#reader-link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1557...46#reader-link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1557...46#reader-link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1557...46#reader-link
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And I found a couple of other books that may help.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1557...46#reader-link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1557...46#reader-link
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Try This,
About the closest article or catalogue information on the crate engines is the "GM Performance Parts" catalogue. The 2001 version part number is PP NO. 13, P/N 12497881. I believe available in book stores.