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Longhorn Man · 11-10-2003, 02:29 AM

Not talking about another Caddy mill...I got a 396/402 from work the other day...for free! The boss man got sick of looking at it and told me to make it go bye bye.
While it isn't a complete engine, all the important stuff is there...
crank, flywheel, 8 rods & pistons, all tin, bearing caps, and some other little bs. The bore looks good....real good. You can't even catch a finger nail on the ridge.

This whole big block thing is making me re-consider selling the short bed again...a big block shortie is cool no matter how turd-like it is.

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2003, 02:30 AM

Oh yeah, that thing was a B!TCH gatting into the basement...I don't recomend doing that if you can help it.
Expect pics in a week or two.

lukecp · 11-10-2003, 02:42 AM

Isn't this the second free engine over 400 cubes that you have acquirred?

Keep up the good work...i would slam in in the GMC....big blocks rule

**Canadian694x4** · 11-10-2003, 02:46 AM

Glad to hear your reconsidering keeping the tur...the GMC.

Looking forward to pics...and future pic of that big block in a GMC shortie...

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2003, 02:48 AM

Actually it is the 4th 400 or bigger. I had a couple 400's that I aquired with no cash exchainging hands...well, I did give a blown up 350 for one, but it was in a truck that I bought...
So maybe 3.5 engines for free?

gonebad2 · 11-10-2003, 03:04 AM

Congratulations on a great score!!!

**Palf70Step** · 11-10-2003, 07:40 AM

Yep Congrats Andy.

JayDubBlazer · 11-10-2003, 08:53 AM

You need to get a tommy lift for your basement, that is crazy taking it down there

barn9 · 11-10-2003, 01:01 PM

No kiddin'! My back is hurting just thinking about that, LOL!

ljbear · 11-10-2003, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Oh yeah, that thing was a B!TCH gatting into the basement..

I think that would be the easy part, getting it back out on the other hand .....

*67Fleetsidedream* · 11-10-2003, 02:33 PM

Lucky dog!!!!

I smell a hot setup coming up for that engine.

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2003, 05:43 PM

At least I had help getting the engine down there...I've never been so lucky. I had to tote a stripped 400 small block about 100 feet...3 times. Never put it down either. I figure if you put it down, you have to pick it back up...tham means more pain.
I took a TH400 super long shaft into the basement last year...only help i got was the wife holding the door. <friggen ouch>

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2003, 07:53 PM

Forgot to list that it came with complete heads too.
Are the numbers on heads the same as small blocks?
As in blah blah blah "882"?

Denny · 11-11-2003, 09:33 PM

Good score Andy, hope to see it in the short bed soon

Longhorn Man · 11-12-2003, 01:15 AM

Was looking at the box of pistons today...you'd think I woulda noticed pop up pistons when I took it apart last X-mas huh?
So much for cheap gas.

1969 GMC · 11-12-2003, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Was looking at the box of pistons today...you'd think I woulda noticed pop up pistons when I took it apart last X-mas huh?
So much for cheap gas.

aww what a sob story! cry me a frickin river!

lol (just a JOKE, don't go sellin your trucks on us Andy)

like i said over there, sweet score!

*redbowtie* · 11-12-2003, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Forgot to list that it came with complete heads too.
Are the numbers on heads the same as small blocks?
As in blah blah blah "882"?

The High Performance heads had rectangular exhaust ports with closed chambers...

Most had oval ports.

Longhorn Man · 11-13-2003, 01:10 AM

Yeah, i think mine are oval. I've heard the term thrown around, but frankly never paid attention.
We are talking intake ports here....right?

Olden Days · 11-13-2003, 01:24 AM

good score!! I also sort of got my 454 for free

I asked this man I knew if he wanted to sell his 454 monte carlo and he said yes but you have to buy my lincoln as well. I said I dont want both but what is your price? he said 500 and I jumped on it. I sold the lincoln for 500 and gave the monte away after pulling motor. So I guess if you dont the count the labor it was free

Yep, big blocks rock

*redbowtie* · 11-13-2003, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Yeah, i think mine are oval. I've heard the term thrown around, but frankly never paid attention.
We are talking intake ports here....right?

Yes, post the casting numbers, I'll tell you what they are...

Hooter · 11-14-2003, 03:32 AM

you bastard, there is almost nothing left for chevy parts left in this area, unless you want to pay for it, good luck man, you bastard

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2003, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by redbowtie

Yes, post the casting numbers, I'll tell you what they are...

Where do i find the casting numbers for a big block? I know pretty much nothing about these things.
Is it liek a small block, inbetween the rockers... there's about a million codes and numbers on the heads.

*redbowtie* · 11-15-2003, 02:51 AM

It'll be in between the springs, most likely a 7 digit number starting with 3....

Longhorn Man · 11-16-2003, 01:26 AM

Cool, I'll try to get the #s tomorow.

11-10-2003, 02:29 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Free big blocks rock! Not talking about another Caddy mill...I got a 396/402 from work the other day...for free! The boss man got sick of looking at it and told me to make it go bye bye. While it isn't a complete engine, all the important stuff is there... crank, flywheel, 8 rods & pistons, all tin, bearing caps, and some other little bs. The bore looks good....real good. You can't even catch a finger nail on the ridge. This whole big block thing is making me re-consider selling the short bed again...a big block shortie is cool no matter how turd-like it is.

11-10-2003, 02:42 AM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Isn't this the second free engine over 400 cubes that you have acquirred? Keep up the good work...i would slam in in the GMC....big blocks rule __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-10-2003, 02:46 AM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Glad to hear your reconsidering keeping the tur...the GMC. Looking forward to pics...and future pic of that big block in a GMC shortie... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-10-2003, 03:04 AM	#6
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11-10-2003, 07:40 AM	#7
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11-10-2003, 02:30 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Oh yeah, that thing was a B!TCH gatting into the basement...I don't recomend doing that if you can help it. Expect pics in a week or two.

11-10-2003, 02:48 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually it is the 4th 400 or bigger. I had a couple 400's that I aquired with no cash exchainging hands...well, I did give a blown up 350 for one, but it was in a truck that I bought... So maybe 3.5 engines for free?

11-10-2003, 08:53 AM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	You need to get a tommy lift for your basement, that is crazy taking it down there __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-10-2003, 01:01 PM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	No kiddin'! My back is hurting just thinking about that, LOL! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

11-10-2003, 02:33 PM	#11
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Lucky dog!!!! I smell a hot setup coming up for that engine.

11-10-2003, 05:43 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	At least I had help getting the engine down there...I've never been so lucky. I had to tote a stripped 400 small block about 100 feet...3 times. Never put it down either. I figure if you put it down, you have to pick it back up...tham means more pain. I took a TH400 super long shaft into the basement last year...only help i got was the wife holding the door. <friggen ouch>

11-10-2003, 07:53 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Forgot to list that it came with complete heads too. Are the numbers on heads the same as small blocks? As in blah blah blah "882"?

11-11-2003, 09:33 PM	#14
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Good score Andy, hope to see it in the short bed soon __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

11-12-2003, 01:15 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Was looking at the box of pistons today...you'd think I woulda noticed pop up pistons when I took it apart last X-mas huh? So much for cheap gas.

11-13-2003, 01:10 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, i think mine are oval. I've heard the term thrown around, but frankly never paid attention. We are talking intake ports here....right?



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11-13-2003, 01:24 AM	#19
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	good score!! I also sort of got my 454 for free I asked this man I knew if he wanted to sell his 454 monte carlo and he said yes but you have to buy my lincoln as well. I said I dont want both but what is your price? he said 500 and I jumped on it. I sold the lincoln for 500 and gave the monte away after pulling motor. So I guess if you dont the count the labor it was free Yep, big blocks rock

11-14-2003, 03:32 AM	#21
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	you bastard, there is almost nothing left for chevy parts left in this area, unless you want to pay for it, good luck man, you bastard __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-15-2003, 02:51 AM	#23
redbowtie Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 0	It'll be in between the springs, most likely a 7 digit number starting with 3....

11-16-2003, 01:26 AM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Cool, I'll try to get the #s tomorow.

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