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What use do I have for a seized (sp?) engine? I was given the news today that it's definitely a goner. What should I do with it? Scrap metal?

What kind of engine? If it's a small block V-8, it's probably junk because there are so many of them available. A full-pressure 235 might be worth saving if the block isn't cracked or some other major disaster is present. The most common cause of a locked-up engine is piston rings rusted to the cylinder walls or a spun rod or main bearing. All those things are repairable, just expensive. An engine rebuilder might give you a few bucks for the engine as a "rebuildable core".
Jerry

It might help if we knew what the engine is. If it's a stock '50 216 there are better choices.

There are goners, and then there are goners. If it is frozen up from sitting, the cylinders and rings have rusted, and may be freed up with kroil, kerosene, or some other penetrant. Might be salvageable. BUT, if it is really seized and not just stuck, as in OVERHEATED meltdown, scored cylinders, burned up bearings and such, it may not be worth the effort and cost to mess with. But still, somebody may want the head, manifolds, etc., so it has some value. Maybe only scrap value. Might try post in parts for sale section, with an honest description, and see if anyone's interested. Good luck!

This lady had previously posted pics of her engine. See the link. I think it's good advice to scrap it. The potential to salvage the engine is slim and would be very expensive.

Kim, I would shop for a decent engine. They often appear in the ads on Stovebolt. Reading your blog, don't quit yet. We all know
how overwhelming restoration can be at times. Don't look at the big picture just yet. Take baby steps.


http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/jtkimothy/1950%20Chevy/Under%20the%20Hood/

I'm with Drew, looks pre-conditioned for use as a salt water boat anchor .... there's a range of engine possibilities that would be preferable and you've put some good work into the truck already, just keep at it, good things take time

Bill

Strip the parts and salvage the rest. Manifolds, starter, head, bolts, pan etc. Priced out individually they will cost you several hundred dollars to replace. If you have room to park it in a corner, you could scrap it later. The later 235 engines in your area come up often on craigslist.

Hey Drew, that lady was me Yup that's my rusty pile of scrap metal!! Gonna start taking it down and scrapping for cash to turn back into the truck. Thanks for the advice guys!