Is there a market for 350 engines?

[wugunguy]

I have 2 engines that came from non-running 71-72 trucks and would like to sell them. I'm not sure if anybody would even have a use for these, so how about $75 each? Or I'll take them to the scrap yard later this week if no interest.

Can get pictures if needed.

[VA72C10]

I'm too far to be interested....however to help you I'm thinking if they're high nickel blocks and/or 4-bolt mains you should be able to get that much or more. Throw them up on craigslist if they don't sell here....scrap isn't worth much right now...

[C20-67_N_MO]

Yeah cuz if I was closer I would be interested in one of them.

[m6z]

where in kansas are you located?

[CCCC]

May be interested, and I do not want to hijack this thread/ad, but how does one tell if a SB is a "high nickel" block without metallurgy, and will the numbers tell if it is a 4 bolt main without internal inspection? Thanks for any info.
CCCC

[71blksuper4x4]

Do you think the blocks are any good? I would be interested in one for sure, especially if one happens to be a 4 bolt main. I would rather have a 350 that is close to my year truck (1971) than the one that I have to rebuild for my truck that is a later 73-86 block. Trevor

[wugunguy]

[larry may]

Sent pm
Providing I'm not stepping in front of any one else I'll take both.Larry

[wugunguy]

Just put up a picture of each engine.

Va72c10-I am no mechanic and have no idea how to tell if they are high-nickel blocks??? Is there some way to tell by looking?

C20-67_N_MO--How about a road trip

m6z-I am in Wathena, KS--5 miles west of St. Joseph, MO---very northeast corner.

CCCC-Sorry, I can't answer your questions--maybe someone will be able to chime in on this.

71blksuper4x4-I have no reason to think the blocks wouldn't be any good. I know one engine came out of a 71 Cheyenne with a ton of options. (I parted it out)

[larry may]

HELLOOOO , anyone home?

[larry may]

The top engine is 4 bolt steel crank. The bottom engine is 2 bolt but has cast crank .The blue bird said so.Thats is what I'm working with....Larry

[71blksuper4x4]

Can you hold the top engine for me until possibly thursday? I might be traveling to Iowa then, so I will be going by your neck of the woods. I believe I am about 2 hours out from ya (just south of topeka). I will let you know if the plans change, or if I happen to come up sooner. Just trying like I said to find a more date correct block to build with, and hopefully a 4 bolt main block instead of what I was running in my truck. I have been wanting to meet ya for awhile since Randy talks about you and him dealing, just have never crossed paths. Trevor

[1949gmc]

Originally Posted by larry may

The top engine is 4 bolt steel crank. The bottom engine is 2 bolt but has cast crank .The blue bird said so.Thats is what I'm working with....Larry

What's a blue bird?

Post the casting numbers and someone could tell you what you've got. 350's are commonly 010 blocks, but there are others. I would think that they'd both be 4 bolt blocks, because they came out of trucks, provided they weren't swapped by a PO. Also, the first two or three letters stamped onto the pad on the front of the block would tell you where the engine was built and what it was put in. These letters are called the suffix code.

[1949gmc]

heres info i found on nickel blocks..


..."for maximum strength and longevity, a "high tin" block is preferable.
A block's alloy content is denoted by two figures cast into the front face, just above the main bearing bore, in the area normally concealed by the timing cover. Many production small blocks have the numbers "010," "020" or both cast into their front face, just above the main bearing bore. If both numbers are present, one above the other, it indicates that the block alloy contains 10% tin and 20% nickel. A single number, either a "010" or "020" represents the amount of nickel and indicates negligible amounts of tin.
No numbers, other than the casting numbers that are typically found beneath the timing cover, translates to only minor amounts of tin and nickel being present in the block alloy. (Tin and nickel are two metals that are commonly alloyed with cast iron to improve durability, hardness and heat dissipation.)
Although a "010"/"020" block is most desirable, it's not always possible to find one that's suitable for high performance use. Alloy composition aside, cylinder wall thickness is the overriding consideration in block selection, and one with no tin or nickel and thick cylinder walls is generally preferable to a high-nickel block with thin walls. Truck and older Chevy II blocks are reputed to have thicker than average cylinder walls, but there are no guarantees; sonic testing is the only way to be certain that wall thickness is adequate."

[Huck]

Look on the block casting just behind and below the drivers side head. Most 010 cast blocks from trucks are 4bolt main with high nickle. They are great for rebuilding and I have sold several as core's for $150. --no problem via Craigs list--.

[wugunguy]

Sorry for the late response, but both engines are sold to Larry May.

Thanks everyone.

[msgross]

WUGUNGUY,

Might want to clarify who's in line just so nobody has issues. I know a few guys raised their hand and didn't get a response in the thread.

[wugunguy]

Sorry for the confusion--I may have jumped the gun a little on these without giving everyone the proper chance at the engines.

VA72C10--per response--not in line due to distance.

C20-67_N_MO--per respsone-not in line also due to distance.

CCCC--you were the 1st to ask to be put in line. Please let me know either way so I can move to the next person in line if necessary. I'll also send a pm.

71blksuper4x4--Trevor, you are next if CCCC passes on one or both. I'll also send you a pm about Thursday if you want to meet up.

Larry May--I sent you a pm. You are inline behind 71blksuper4x4.

1949gmc--did not request to be put in line--posted some very usful info--thanks. I'll see if I can find the numbers you mentioned.

Huck--did not request to be put in line--also posted some great info about engines--thank you. Will try to find the numbers.

msgross--my appoligies, I got ahead of myself and goofed on the order of people. Hopefully I have answered everyone and cleared things up a little.

I don't want to drag this out as I have an offer for both engines and they are wanting to move pretty quick so the sooner I know the better.

Again, sorry for the confusion, hopefully everyone knows where they stand at this point.

[larry may]

Pete I offered to purchase both . If one goes I'll pass .

Providing I get both of them then I'm still in.
Larry

[msgross]

no problem, I think if you have an offer for both then the guys in line will understand. Just wanted to be sure that everyone had a fair chance and knew where they stood. If they didn't respond in 24 hours then usually I move on to the next guy anyway...

[wugunguy]

I want to be fair on this, but would love to kill 2 birds with one stone here--that way I'm not sitting on 1 engine as I really need these out of the shop asap.

[larry may]

Originally Posted by 1949gmc

What's a blue bird?

Post the casting numbers and someone could tell you what you've got. 350's are commonly 010 blocks, but there are others. I would think that they'd both be 4 bolt blocks, because they came out of trucks, provided they weren't swapped by a PO. Also, the first two or three letters stamped onto the pad on the front of the block would tell you where the engine was built and what it was put in. These letters are called the suffix code.

The blue bird is one that comes from the left telling one lie after another! Blue bird sounds conviencing, and most lf the time is either wrong or mistaking.
Have a Superior day.....

[larry may]

Whats the verdict wugunguy? Are these sold ? Change your mind ? Providing I would be the buyer then we need to set up a time where these can be loaded up . Lets us know whats happening.......Larry

[larry may]

I'll pass

[71blksuper4x4]

the bottom engine is gone, only the upper engine left. Trevor