396 and 402 blocks in DFW - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**clay68c10** · 02-08-2005, 10:46 PM

I have 2 bare blocks for sale. I'm not using either one of these and the garage needs cleared out. I'm in the in the DFW area and would rather not try to ship these babies.

One is an early casting (65-66) 396 that is .030 over. The casting # is 3855961, date code F 19 5 (6-19-1965), and VIN code is TO708IVR213919. This one has been sitting for a while and has some surface rust.

The other is a 402 that is .030 over. The casting # is 3969854, date code B 1 71 (2-1-1971), and VIN code is TO215CLB. This was a running eng in my truck, I pulled it before it started to knock (low oil pressure & hurt bearings).

I've also got a flex plate and a balancer for internal balance big blocks. The flex plate is in good condition and the balancer is in ok condition. These were on the 402.

I'm asking $100 each for the blocks, $25 for the flex plate, and $10 for the balancer.

You can PM me or call my cell 817-427-1261

meathead95 · 02-08-2005, 10:56 PM

pm sent

wannabeburbowner · 02-09-2005, 12:09 AM

Why can't I find this stuff in Ohio....

Hopefully be moving to Texas in a couple years though, plans of going to the School of Automotive Machinists in Houston.

**clay68c10** · 02-09-2005, 11:05 PM

ttt
Any Texas takers???

bagged69c10 · 02-10-2005, 01:49 AM

Assuming the 402 can be rebuilt?

Chevy Muscle · 02-10-2005, 10:17 AM

Yeah, I might be interested in the rusty 396, but do you know if it is rebuildable?

**clay68c10** · 02-10-2005, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged69c10

Assuming the 402 can be rebuilt?

I've not had either block sonic tested. But from what I've read and what my machinist told me, either one shoud be fine for up to an additional .030 overbore. The 396 might take more than that, but definitely would have to be checked. I know the pic of the 396 looks pretty rusty, but I don't see any bad pitting. I've run across a few BBC's that have had spun bearings, neither of these blocks show any evidence of that: no blue caps or beat up saddle areas. I would be willing to refund money if either one of these is crap. I've been jacked before and don't want to do that to anyone else....

Chevy Muscle · 02-11-2005, 11:04 AM

Is the 396 a four-bolt main?

(btw, I got you message and thanks for the call back)

**clay68c10** · 02-11-2005, 01:55 PM

They're both 2 bolt blocks

02-08-2005, 10:46 PM	#1
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	396 and 402 blocks in DFW I have 2 bare blocks for sale. I'm not using either one of these and the garage needs cleared out. I'm in the in the DFW area and would rather not try to ship these babies. One is an early casting (65-66) 396 that is .030 over. The casting # is 3855961, date code F 19 5 (6-19-1965), and VIN code is TO708IVR213919. This one has been sitting for a while and has some surface rust. The other is a 402 that is .030 over. The casting # is 3969854, date code B 1 71 (2-1-1971), and VIN code is TO215CLB. This was a running eng in my truck, I pulled it before it started to knock (low oil pressure & hurt bearings). I've also got a flex plate and a balancer for internal balance big blocks. The flex plate is in good condition and the balancer is in ok condition. These were on the 402. I'm asking $100 each for the blocks, $25 for the flex plate, and $10 for the balancer. You can PM me or call my cell 817-427-1261 __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-08-2005, 10:56 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	pm sent __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-09-2005, 12:09 AM	#3
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Why can't I find this stuff in Ohio.... Hopefully be moving to Texas in a couple years though, plans of going to the School of Automotive Machinists in Houston. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

02-09-2005, 11:05 PM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	ttt Any Texas takers??? __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-10-2005, 01:49 AM	#5
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Assuming the 402 can be rebuilt? __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

02-10-2005, 10:17 AM	#6
Chevy Muscle < 69 Blazer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 293	Yeah, I might be interested in the rusty 396, but do you know if it is rebuildable?

02-11-2005, 11:04 AM	#8
Chevy Muscle < 69 Blazer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 293	Is the 396 a four-bolt main? (btw, I got you message and thanks for the call back)

02-11-2005, 01:55 PM	#9
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	They're both 2 bolt blocks __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ



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