SBF Block Parts Kit SHP Blocks

The DART SBF Block Parts Kit SHP Blocks is a comprehensive hardware assembly designed for Small Block Ford engine builders and machine shops performing block reconditioning, assembly, or restoration work. This kit exists to simplify the sourcing of critical OEM-spec engine block components, eliminating the need to source brass freeze plugs, camshaft bearings, dowel pins, and pipe plugs individually. Whether you're rebuilding a classic hot rod, preparing a crate engine, or restoring a vintage Ford, having factory-correct hardware ensures proper fit, thermal management, and long-term reliability.

The kit includes brass freeze plugs—superior to steel for corrosion resistance and heat dissipation in coolant passages—paired with coated camshaft bearings engineered to reduce friction and extend cam lobe life during break-in and sustained operation. Precision dowel pins maintain critical block-to-head alignment tolerances, while pipe plugs seal auxiliary passages and ports. The coated bearing surfaces are designed to work with both conventional and high-zinc break-in oils, providing reliable protection during the critical first run-in period. Weighing 1.75 lbs with compact dimensions (3.8 x 3.4 x 18.1 inches), this kit consolidates multiple components into one organized package, reducing assembly time and minimizing the risk of missing hardware during engine assembly.

Experienced engine builders, machine shops, and enthusiasts restoring or modifying Small Block Ford engines will benefit most from this kit's convenience and OEM-spec quality. It is compatible with all SBF variants (289, 302, 351W platforms) that use standard block hardware configurations. Installation requires no special tools—freeze plugs and pipe plugs press or bolt into stock locations, dowel pins align block decks, and bearings seat into standard camshaft bores. This kit is essential for anyone committed to proper engine assembly practices and seeking to avoid aftermarket substitutes that may compromise bearing life or thermal performance.