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Offline bladerunner

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How much for this bare block 350?
« on: December 02, 2012, 03:49:44 pm »
Local guy has a 350 bare block, casting number 3970010. I was told it is a 1971 4 bolt main. It has never been bored over. Guy might be interested in selling it, but I have not asked pointedly yet. Just curious, what would this be worth, or what is a good offer? I want to rebuild the engine in my K10, but want to be able to use it when needed, so I was going to buy a separate block.
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2012, 04:16:33 pm »
Just a block with nothing else? $50 in my opinion if you can trust it is good.
If we lived a bit closer I would give you a block. It would cost you more than $50 to come get it though. ;D
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2012, 05:28:33 pm »
Quote from: thirsty on December 02, 2012, 04:16:33 pm
Just a block with nothing else? $50 in my opinion if you can trust it is good.
If we lived a bit closer I would give you a block. It would cost you more than $50 to come get it though. ;D
yeah chevy 350 blocks are cheap... you can find them anywhere... just make sure it´s all in standard measurements and it isn´t cracked or anything
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2012, 07:37:07 pm »
Agreed a bare 350 block and you're taking his word for it? Look carefully at the cylinder walls and the main bearing bore. Measure as well.
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2012, 09:33:49 pm »
No way to guarantee the block isn't cracked without paying for it be magnafluxed. But I guess all used blocks are a gamble to a certain degree.

Thirsty, you are in NH right?
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2012, 11:12:50 pm »
other thing is are the mains marked, or were they kept in order?
In my opinion if you are looking for a motor to rebuild get one that runs good, just tired, or smokes. That way you are 99.9% sure it won't yield a big suprise when you go to make it fresh again.
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2012, 06:08:46 am »
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2012, 09:47:27 am »
Alright, well I will keep my eyes peeled for a better engine, hopefully one I can get dirt cheap.
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2012, 10:35:38 am »
So if I am looking for an engine that takes roller lifters, that is only the 87 and newer engines right? I understood that basically if it has a one-piece rear main, then the engine has a hydraulic roller cam, is that right?
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2012, 08:11:11 pm »
One piece rear main seal began in 1986. The 1987 up would be a one piece rear main seal, but it may or may not actually have had a roller cam installed or even machined for a factory roller cam. Also, some of the early one-piece blocks may not have been drilled for using an engine driven fuel pump.
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Re: How much for this bare block 350?
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2012, 09:16:20 am »
LT-1 or Vortec blocks will have what you're looking for
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