Picked up a SBC
#1
Picked up a SBC
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.
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.
#2
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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?
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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!
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!
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#8
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Keep the motor as a spare motor for your truck. What is the 68 C10 used for ?