jadaven

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I recently picked up a SBC from a family member in a bind. Probably paid more for it than it is worth $1000 but the things you do for mom. I know it was in a late model dirt track car. Has a holly 2 barrel and may be set up for alcohol, world products sportsman II heads and a street dominator intake. Pulled the valve covers and it looks clean, oil looks good.

I know it had a refresh, installed in the chassis , started and never saw the light of day for 20 years.

​No idea on the condition of the shortblock or cam size. I figure I can pull the heads and put them on my 350 in my 68 C10.

Or should I try to save the entire engine and resell or just part of our and attempt to get my money back. I really don't have a use for it.

biketopia

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From what I've seen, unless you have current machine shop invoices and receipts, a complete engine doesn't go for a whole lot, at least not easily/quickly. You'd probably be able to unload the heads, intake, and short block and get your money back though. Or try to find a dirt track guy that needs a spare maybe?

ZEN357

I had a set of World Product head on my 84 Trans-Am 305 58CC Heads. Made a world of difference over the stock heads.

MuhThugga

Look up the block numbers. It may be a desirable block casting, or at the least, be a casting someone is looking for to do a period-correct restoration.

biketopia

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Very true, knowing what you have is the best starting point. If you do decide to sell, people will want to know those specifics anyways. They'll want to know 4 bolt mains, over size pistons, cut crank, ARP in it, cam specs, etc etc.

jadaven

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Yeah I looked up the block numbers, it is a 69-79 block (302/350) and could be a 2 bolt or a 4 bolt main. I haven't pulled the pan to find out. I have had a lot of interest in it I have a guy driving down tonight from 3 hours away to look at it.

pdxmotorhead

I'd take it to a dirt swap meet.

The 2 barrel setup is a spec class,, that engine may have a eagle crank in it,, its a pretty common combination,,
If it sat that long the valve springs are junk, and likely the valves need ground may have rust on the rings,
basically its a engine kit needing torn down and cleaned and freshened up.. I would not even turn it over,
pull the heads and pan off and sell the short block at a swap meet ... Good luck!

Tuskyz28

Keep the motor as a spare motor for your truck. What is the 68 C10 used for ?

jadaven

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SBC is SOLD. Actually made $300 off of it.

C10 is pretty much a cruiser. Out a few times a month, mostly spring and fall since no A/C.

Jacobs1585

Good luck with this.