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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
The brackets and accessories are indeed worth quite a bit. The Sanderson headers are expensive. The 010 casting number confirms the block is a 350. It could be a two or four bolt main. Out of a 3/4T truck ups the chances it's a four bolt block. If it was rebuilt correctly you will have a keeper. Having machine shop documentation is something that I would have kept but not everyone does.
I tracked down an alleged 327 for a fella a while back. Came in his C10 and was sold with the 327 verbally. I was suspicious when I saw the three letters on the end of the block stamping. The stamping had only two letters till 1970 and GM built the last 327 in 1969. He was close, it was a 307. Still, one can read people and get a general idea of their integrity. Cheers |
Today, 11:26 AM | #27 |
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
People lie, for sure.One of my younger sisters bought a '66 Malibu with a "4-bolt main 350". Years later, the radiator popped and it overheated badly. I pulled it apart to rebuild it. Small journal 327.
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
Thanks again for all the input guys
I ended up purchasing it this morning and it’s in my possession now. It’s got a new 200+ amp alternator (so I’ll be running an e-fan), Performer intake, Edelbrock 4bbl carb with electric choke, TCI starter, MSD distributor, Sanderson headers (which look to be quite expensive), new wires/plugs, and fresh oil/filter replaced yesterday. Should be a fun project replacing the i6 250 that’s in the ‘69 c10. It’ll probably be a few months before I get around to it. I need to purchase a new hoist. If anyone has an engine hoist recommendation, please let me know.
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
If you're only going to use the hoist twice, I'd recommend renting. I bought one because of the merry-go-round ride of engine rebuilds and swaps I used to do. I got it from Harbor Freight. It isn't super good, but it got the job done. It comes apart, so I can store it in one of my sheds.
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
More red flags.
Did he put new filter and oil in it before you picked it up? |
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
Quote:
He actually came by a second time and dropped off a set of motor mounts that he had.
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
If oil was changed before you picked it up, then he’s covered up the shiny little metal flakes found in the oil and filter.
So did he change it prior to pick up? |
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Yes
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Re: Corvette 350 into C10
You gotta assume possible cam going flat.
You’ll need to open it up for close inspection. |
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