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11-03-2021, 11:58 AM | #21 |
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“You pay your money and take your chances” . I hope to get back over there soon maybe tomorrow and see what he really needs for it. He bought it as a back up from a solid reputable builder. We both still have this gentleman’s engines running in our Fords. Mine has been solid since ‘78. |
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11-03-2021, 12:17 PM | #23 | |
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11-03-2021, 12:30 PM | #24 |
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If you have the loose change I would buy it for insurance . Its worth what ever makes you feel good . Happy Motoring
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$500 would cover the original cost.
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11-03-2021, 01:16 PM | #27 |
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11-03-2021, 05:07 PM | #28 |
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I bought a rebabbitted and rebuilt short block engine a few years ago at a swap meet. I have not yet, but plan on pulling it apart and checking tolerances etc. Without knowing who did the work or anything else, I'd plan on checking everything before putting it in service.
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11-03-2021, 06:46 PM | #29 |
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if it is completely rebuilt including babbet that is an expensive rebuild.
but you need to know what has been done inside there. some will say rebuild and it has only seen a can of spray paint. I'm doing mine rite now and its going to be north of $5500cnd
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11-03-2021, 07:15 PM | #30 |
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Short answer...Take it...hurry...do it now
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11-03-2021, 10:11 PM | #31 |
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Thankfully I personally knew the builder and we are still using the engine he rebuilt for our car back in ‘78. I saw him working personally work on various engines and many times assisted in some ways. He was a true professional and a great friend/mentor.
So since I don’t need it at this point the engine would continue to sit on the stand as it has for so long. It was purchased by the present owner for a project never completed. ...... My thoughts: buy it, pull the pan and make certain all is still well (it checks out visually and also by interior scope). Then button it up and perhaps ( here is where I could use input) fill it with some fresh oil and turn it over. Keeping it wet on the interior to include the quart going s down the distributor hole for the bearings. Good idea? |
11-03-2021, 10:15 PM | #32 | |
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11-03-2021, 10:50 PM | #33 |
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11-06-2021, 11:30 PM | #34 |
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Sorry for leaving this story for a bit but now I’m back. Sometimes life gets in the way of our A’s.
An update on the engine and it is good I believe. I was quoted a price $1500.00 and this price is very realistic compared to a one time asking price of $3900.00. I was told he offered it to others at the higher price and obviously no takers so it must be time to let it go I suppose. I personally have been downsizing some of my goods, but this engine is different and may need to come over to my place. If I do so would it be wise to get it wet with fresh oil and leave it sealed while also turning it over as a maintenance procedure? I value your input... My thanks in advance. ✔️🇺🇸 |
11-07-2021, 07:31 AM | #35 |
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Here is an idea. It is just an idea. I occasionally see cars for sale that are in good shape but have a broken engine or a missing engine. Buy the engine and the car and put 2 and 2 together. I know you are downsizing but maybe one of the grandkids would help and end up with the car. Or sell it. I think in this case the sum total would be worth more than the parts.
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1500 is a great deal. buy it and consider yourself lucky!
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11-07-2021, 09:02 AM | #37 |
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I stored my engine (unintentionally) from 1980 when it was overhauled by a well known shop until restoration neared completion in 1998. In an enclosed residential garage. No disassembly, and it has had no issues... except
Mice got into the water jacket through the opening in the head just like yours has. The head was full of seeds and hickory nuts. It isn't just rust you need to worry about. My head had to come off and the mess got cleaned out, but I suspect some crud is still in there, it runs warmer than other As in the summer. It isn't just corrosion and build quality you need to worry about. Last edited by Mister Moose; 11-07-2021 at 09:13 AM. |
11-07-2021, 02:44 PM | #38 |
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$1500 seems like a good deal to me too, knowing what you do about the builder. I bought a brand new engine, NOT model A, that had been sitting for 40 years in a crate. I just overfilled the crankcase with oil until it was completely full, put some lube in the cylinders, then carefully and slowly turned it over by hand until I felt it was in everything, then drained down to normal level and started. Not sure if it was necessary but made me feel better.
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11-07-2021, 06:23 PM | #40 |
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Offer them $500. When you need it, pull the dist and pour a quart down that hole (this takes a while). Tope off the oil (actually change it) Pull the plugss, put a tablespoon of ATF down there. Spin the starter a few reviolutions. Next day put the plus in, and the distribustor. Fire it up and enjoy it.
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