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| | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 95 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 95 | Checking out an engine from local ad. From the numbers so far I` ve deduced its a 235 from 58 to 62 out of a car w/powerglide. Guy says it was rebuilt and never installed...been sitting in his shop undercover for 30 years. $500.00 It`s a 30 mile drive over to check it out but he could be negotiable on the price. Pics don`t look all that great so I wanted to see for myself. Also check out if it`s got oil in it (says it turns over) what parts are there etc. I`ve chased a few of these motors and currently have a couple That I`m starting to spend time on. One 62 with solid lifters that likely needs a rebuild and a 58 that very possibly needs a broken ring replaced. Without bringing it home and putting it on the run stand, is there any other items I could check out to help confirm it`s worth risking money and possible banishment to the shop over?
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,320 | I think I seen that on Facebook .it looked suspicious in the picture that was posted as in the comments it was dirty and greasy . I would check for new gaskets ,take valve cover off .receipts | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | Take a battery and jumper cables and a spark plug wrench. Take your compression gauge. If the guy will let you do a basic compression test. It can be done with the engine setting on the floor.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Swami29 Better spray the valve guides and be sure they are free,if you do the compression test,also watch for muddobber nests. Would give it some marvel mystery oil to help ! In the cylinders before compression test.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,826 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,826 | Is the guy named Barnum? I would be extremely suspicious of that one, unless he's willing to go to the effort to let you hear it run. No, don't put a lot of work into it yourself- - - -either insist that he put it in running shape or ask for a BIG discount! I'm waiting for better weather to make a road trip to pick up two FREE 235's.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 322 Professional procrastinator | | Professional procrastinator Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 322 | How about an inspection camera in the spark plug hole to look at the cylinder walls. That would settle it real fast.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 162 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 162 | $500.00 seems a bit steep for a 235. They can be found for less.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,417 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,417 | $500.00 seems a bit steep for a 235. They can be found for less. A good running 235 for $500 would be a good deal. A complete engine that needs to be gone through should be in the $75-100 range. Just my opinion, based on what I see here in the Midwest. John
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