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#71982 01/20/2007 5:37 AM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 | What do you guys think about these auctions: This one and This one The first motor looks like a for sure upgrade from my smoky 230. Has any one had success with used engines this cheap? Thanks for any input. http://www.flickr.com/photos/labrat88/ | | |
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#71984 01/22/2007 12:08 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 553 | The second motor looks like it has a cracked exhaust manifold. | | |
#71985 01/22/2007 2:46 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 700 | Read this prior to proceeding with caution: eBay Engine The rest of the story (almost) appears at the end of the above thread. 
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My Photo AlbumBut I tried, didn't I? ... At least I did that. RP McMurphy
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#71986 01/23/2007 8:04 PM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 | The story is a nice read. I passed on both motors. I am still in the planning stage. I can get a 350 long block from NAPA for $1230 (3 year 100K warranty). For an extra 10% a no fault 100k warranty. decisions decisions | | |
#71987 01/23/2007 9:12 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 | Those later year sixes are still common in the "cheap transportation' wantads and local junk yards and "u pull ems" at least you can shake someones hand before you buy.
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