idiabuse
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I have a engine block I bought as a core blown engine for parts for my own truck.
I purchased the engine because it was a factory turbo engine.
I needed the rods-pistons-balancer, not the engine block
, I had a non turbo engine and my block was already machined.
But it was a Fred Jones Rebuilt once I broke it all open.
It does have the larger threaded oil hole for the turbo.
The exhaust seat exploded and a single piece of it locked it up.
It lodged into the valve seat holding the valve open and the piston hit it
and stopped it right there.
Must of been at idle because it did not bend the rod and the block
did not suffer any trauma.
I did have to buy a couple new pistons then.
So the cylinders are at a minimum taper and usable, it will need
a hone to straighten out and set your final size.
it will less the .004 worth of wear final size.
I did measure it but it was a few years back.
Always been inside storage.
I have a reliable machine shop that can machine
the block, I already had it there to sonic test it
the cylinders are no thinner than .175 and up to
.275 thick
if you need a block that will have decent cylinders
that are not worn out this one will be good.
When I tore it down it looked to me as if there
was about 40,000 miles on the engine since it
was re manufactured.
I could only say that because I have broken down at least
500/1000 engines with some knowledge of the prior engine
history.
I learned much during each inspection of destroyed or neglected
engines, but many other engines in running conditions also.
used oil never lies, that is what you will learn if you pay attention.
All this text just to sell a engine block?
Ha Ha
well what is a good 7.3 block worth?
I know it cost me $750 cash to make a 351 Windsor block ready for service
in machine work alone!
I have one ready! but that is my Windsor
Maybe some one needs a 7.3 block that is worthy to take the trip to the shop.
I could ship this block on a pallet the way it is or fully checked and machined.
I will need the pistons that will be used, if I were to have the machine work done.
It will cost about $200 to ship
So I would think $300 for the block the way it is fair since I do know the history.
I have to still take pictures so if anyone is interested let me know.
I purchased the engine because it was a factory turbo engine.
I needed the rods-pistons-balancer, not the engine block
, I had a non turbo engine and my block was already machined.
But it was a Fred Jones Rebuilt once I broke it all open.
It does have the larger threaded oil hole for the turbo.
The exhaust seat exploded and a single piece of it locked it up.
It lodged into the valve seat holding the valve open and the piston hit it
and stopped it right there.
Must of been at idle because it did not bend the rod and the block
did not suffer any trauma.
I did have to buy a couple new pistons then.
So the cylinders are at a minimum taper and usable, it will need
a hone to straighten out and set your final size.
it will less the .004 worth of wear final size.
I did measure it but it was a few years back.
Always been inside storage.
I have a reliable machine shop that can machine
the block, I already had it there to sonic test it
the cylinders are no thinner than .175 and up to
.275 thick
if you need a block that will have decent cylinders
that are not worn out this one will be good.
When I tore it down it looked to me as if there
was about 40,000 miles on the engine since it
was re manufactured.
I could only say that because I have broken down at least
500/1000 engines with some knowledge of the prior engine
history.
I learned much during each inspection of destroyed or neglected
engines, but many other engines in running conditions also.
used oil never lies, that is what you will learn if you pay attention.
All this text just to sell a engine block?
Ha Ha
well what is a good 7.3 block worth?
I know it cost me $750 cash to make a 351 Windsor block ready for service
in machine work alone!
I have one ready! but that is my Windsor
Maybe some one needs a 7.3 block that is worthy to take the trip to the shop.
I could ship this block on a pallet the way it is or fully checked and machined.
I will need the pistons that will be used, if I were to have the machine work done.
It will cost about $200 to ship
So I would think $300 for the block the way it is fair since I do know the history.
I have to still take pictures so if anyone is interested let me know.
