Difference between D333C/3306 Cyl Block

Does anyone know what the exact differences are between a D333C and 3306 cyl block? The D333C block is a 5S6777. The 3306 block is a 2P0960.

Basically I have a D333C (5S6777) block that is bad and I have a 2P0960 block in my inventory that I would like to use to replace it if it will work.

Does anyone know for sure If I can use this 2P0960 in place of the 5S6777 block?

The head gasket between to two engines is the same and I belive the flywheel housing and front covers will bolt up as well. The mounting holes and locations for the oil coolers/filters/etc are the same as well.

Just wondering If anyone else has made this swap.

Any info is appreciated.

thanks D4Dan

They can be interchanged Dan. Just make sure the new one has piston cooling jets if old one has. And when you get it together pressure lube it and make sure oil is getting to the rocker shaft. That problem was mainly when an old D333C head was used on a newer D333C block I think. And make sure the end of the oil gallery has the right plug or button in it. This applies if there is an engine oil lubed pump drive.
Later Bob

thanks Bob. I will check all that stuff out. I'll let you know what I find.