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Blizz · 07-07-2007, 09:48 PM

He's selling a 350 complete cept for the intake and carb. It's supposed to be a GM crate motor less that 5 years old, 50k miles on it for $500 including an engine stand and hoist. I asked why he was selling it, he says because he doesn't have the blazer that he was going to put it in anymore and he just needs the money. Hmmmmm....he either needs the money, there's something really wrong with it....or he's

bouncytruck · 07-07-2007, 11:10 PM

Personally, I probably wouldn't buy a used engine unless I knew the history (ie, came from a trusted friend) or it was so cheap that the sum of the parts was worth far, far more than the asking price. There's just no way to tell what it really is. You can get long blocks plus tin for around $1400 and have a warranty.

Blizz · 07-07-2007, 11:17 PM

Oh I hear ya, but since I was looking at getting a stand and hoist some day anyways, which would cost between $150-$200, that's basically a 350 with everything but the intake a carb for $300 +/-.

Jtrux · 07-08-2007, 01:49 AM

Pull the pan, a rod cap and a main cap and check it out. There are ways to tell if it's good or not. If he's not willing to let you do those things, then it's not worth buying.

Blizz · 07-08-2007, 01:52 AM

i don't know if i'll take it...but it might be a deal for mario because he's willing to trade it for a dirtbike.

RED72blazer · 07-08-2007, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Personally, I probably wouldn't buy a used engine unless I knew the history (ie, came from a trusted friend) or it was so cheap that the sum of the parts was worth far, far more than the asking price. There's just no way to tell what it really is. You can get long blocks plus tin for around $1400 and have a warranty.

I've personally never had a problem with a used engine...Just spin it, pop a valve cover and see what she looks like, maybe even pull a head if they will let you. Last 350 I bought was complete carb to pan, Paid $300 and it's still going strong.

there are some lemons out there though.

bouncytruck · 07-08-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

I've personally never had a problem with a used engine...Just spin it, pop a valve cover and see what she looks like, maybe even pull a head if they will let you. Last 350 I bought was complete carb to pan, Paid $300 and it's still going strong.

there are some lemons out there though.

I probably just don't know enough to be able to tell what is good.

jhow66 · 07-08-2007, 02:17 PM

Run the #'s on it.

RED72blazer · 07-08-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Pull the pan, a rod cap and a main cap and check it out. There are ways to tell if it's good or not. If he's not willing to let you do those things, then it's not worth buying.

that too

meathead95 · 07-09-2007, 10:22 AM

look through the classifieds in your local papers and wheels and deals. there is a guy here in nashville that advertises new engines, he is retired and rebuilds them for the hell of it. you can get a 350 for 695 plus a core with a warranty.

07-07-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? He's selling a 350 complete cept for the intake and carb. It's supposed to be a GM crate motor less that 5 years old, 50k miles on it for $500 including an engine stand and hoist. I asked why he was selling it, he says because he doesn't have the blazer that he was going to put it in anymore and he just needs the money. Hmmmmm....he either needs the money, there's something really wrong with it....or he's __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon Last edited by Blizz; 07-07-2007 at 09:56 PM.

07-07-2007, 11:10 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? Personally, I probably wouldn't buy a used engine unless I knew the history (ie, came from a trusted friend) or it was so cheap that the sum of the parts was worth far, far more than the asking price. There's just no way to tell what it really is. You can get long blocks plus tin for around $1400 and have a warranty. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-07-2007, 11:17 PM	#3
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? Oh I hear ya, but since I was looking at getting a stand and hoist some day anyways, which would cost between $150-$200, that's basically a 350 with everything but the intake a carb for $300 +/-. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

07-08-2007, 01:49 AM	#4
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? Pull the pan, a rod cap and a main cap and check it out. There are ways to tell if it's good or not. If he's not willing to let you do those things, then it's not worth buying. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

07-08-2007, 01:52 AM	#5
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? i don't know if i'll take it...but it might be a deal for mario because he's willing to trade it for a dirtbike. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

07-08-2007, 02:17 PM	#8
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? Run the #'s on it. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

07-09-2007, 10:22 AM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Would you buy that this guy just needs the money? look through the classifieds in your local papers and wheels and deals. there is a guy here in nashville that advertises new engines, he is retired and rebuilds them for the hell of it. you can get a 350 for 695 plus a core with a warranty. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4



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