Bought a frame with a water-logged 350 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IGOR · 04-04-2011, 03:11 PM

So I picked up a '72 Blazer frame this weekend, complete with SM465 & NP205 t-case. I mostly bought it for T-case - and my buddy needs a new frame for his Blazer.

It also has a 350 with ram horn manifolds, Edelbrock intake, decent looking plug wires, etc...

This engine has sat out in the weather for indeterminate time with no carb and no cover over intake holes - also distributor was not in it (i.e. direct path into intake runners & down into oil pan for rain water)

Setup is from Southern Oregon coast - and with openings and amount of rain it is safe to assume water is throughout engine.

I don't really need a 350 right now - but will probably hang onto it as a rebuilder.

What would you guys do with it? Tear it down for storage to prevent further problems/learn what I got - or leave as is? or?

Any advice? Can I just dump Marvel Mystery Oil in and fire it up?

propanemudtruck · 04-04-2011, 04:34 PM

I've heard diesel fuel is great for freeing up a siezed block. It couldn't hurt to pour it in and see what happens after a month or so.

Hottrucks · 04-04-2011, 04:48 PM

truth is 1 or 2 holes are full of water and rust but I would fire it up Just Cuz its kinda a testament to what these old small blocks will take and how easy they will run......then turn it in for scrap steel....lmao...

04-04-2011, 03:11 PM	#1
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Bought a frame with a water-logged 350 So I picked up a '72 Blazer frame this weekend, complete with SM465 & NP205 t-case. I mostly bought it for T-case - and my buddy needs a new frame for his Blazer. It also has a 350 with ram horn manifolds, Edelbrock intake, decent looking plug wires, etc... This engine has sat out in the weather for indeterminate time with no carb and no cover over intake holes - also distributor was not in it (i.e. direct path into intake runners & down into oil pan for rain water) Setup is from Southern Oregon coast - and with openings and amount of rain it is safe to assume water is throughout engine. I don't really need a 350 right now - but will probably hang onto it as a rebuilder. What would you guys do with it? Tear it down for storage to prevent further problems/learn what I got - or leave as is? or? Any advice? Can I just dump Marvel Mystery Oil in and fire it up? __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

04-04-2011, 04:34 PM	#2
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Bought a frame with a water-logged 350 I've heard diesel fuel is great for freeing up a siezed block. It couldn't hurt to pour it in and see what happens after a month or so. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

04-04-2011, 04:48 PM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Bought a frame with a water-logged 350 truth is 1 or 2 holes are full of water and rust but I would fire it up Just Cuz its kinda a testament to what these old small blocks will take and how easy they will run......then turn it in for scrap steel....lmao...



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