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Old 12-19-2008, 03:44 PM   #1
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What to look for?

When buying a used motor in running condition out of truck? 327 or 350. 68 - 72
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Old 12-19-2008, 03:57 PM   #2
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Re: What to look for?

Any ticks, knocks, gouges, cracks, anything that sounds weird or looks weird.
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Old 12-19-2008, 04:03 PM   #3
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Re: What to look for?

If it's in running condition, & if you can, run a compression test.
And, what's the oil pressure?

Those will give you a rough idea of how the top & bottom ends are.
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