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| | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 | Hi everyone, I ran across a GMC 302 at the local scrap yard. It is not in the best shape. Someone crammed it into the cab of a C-50 and bent up the valve cover, oil pan, rocker arms and oil breather filler. I thought the salvage the head and pulled it off and noticed the pistons were not rusted up. While pulling the fly wheel I found that the engine turns over. I have no idea why it was turned in as scrap. I was wondering if it would worth my trouble to buy the motor and the head? Just seem a waste of a block if nothing is wrong with it. Let me know what you all think. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | In my opinion a 302 should never be scrapped. I'd take it home if I was you. (and then I'd give it to me).  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | ditto on twotone's suggestion
Offer $100 because it is apart (for the engine: block/head and any bolt-on parts still on/with it).
Pay $200 and feel good about it. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,756 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,756 | 302's are the holy grail for GMC guys- - - -buy it! You won't have any problems at all making a profit even if you part it out.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 592 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 592 | Even if the block is no good but the connecting rods are, the rods themselves are very valuable because they are unique to the 302 and are not reproduced. 302 guys are always looking for them.
Matt | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 |
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,272 | If it wasn't all the way out in Idaho, I'd've already beat you back to the scrap yard to pick it up!!!!
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 24 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 24 | If you are not interested in saving it I might be. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 23 | Well I went ahead and pulled the 302. It is going to be interesting taking it apart. Only other time I did one was a 1924 Dodge 4 cylinder. Where would be the best place to peddle the parts? This is the first time I ever ran across a 12 volt generator. I did not realize how much bigger they are over a 6 volt. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Why not try to sell it as is - the whole engine? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 24 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 24 | I might be interested in the whole engine. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | More attractive to a potential purchaser assembled rather than a pile of parts. Always a pain to get something someone else took apart.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Careful guys.. buying and selling in the regular forums is a rule breaker. Post an ad in the Swap Meet forum. Be sure to price each item or Tiny will get you. Bet it's gone within a few hours.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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