what to look for in a replacement engine?

[dhughins]

I'm thinking I'm gonna replace my 305. I cant afford a crate engine so I'm gonna look for a junkyard 350 or one on craigslist. What do I ask for? I called a junyard this morning and told them I wanted a precomputer 350. They wanted a year make and model. I need an engine pretty much before 1985 correct?

I know this ain't the best thing to to but I'm hoping to find one that I just need to take off the oil pan and valve covers and clean it up then put it back together and in the truck.

I'm gonna try to do this outside as i dont have a garage. Maybe on a 3 day weekend? Any pointers?
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