New Olds

[QuickCheetah]

I was going thru the paper and found a 1974 Olds 455 that was rebuilt and never installed..it has been sitting on an engins stand covered for the last 3 years...ill try to attach some pics...the price i would be paying is $600 for the complete motor minus carb...which i dont need...any input?

[GUGS102]

Buy it, pull it apart, make the modifications as outlined in this months hot boat and run it. Probally a cast piston motor so don't beat on it too hard.
Gugs

[QuickCheetah]

this is what the guy emailed me about the motor....Hi Mario,
Here are some pictures of the motor. The carb is NOT for sale. Just sitting there to keep dust out of the motor. All mounting hardware, bell housing, flywheel, coupler are included. Has Excel HEI distributor, Dooley 10 qt. pan, oil filter extender. The cam is an Olds W30 at .519 lift. Does not have the carb, alternator, water and oil sending units. Everything else complete. Has been sitting on the stand now for 3 years. The heads are brand new. Had them completely rebuilt 1 year before I swapped out the motor. Cost me $965.00 at the time. This is a 1974 Olds 455 CID Hardin Marine boat motor.
still dont know how to post the pics...

[SmokinLowriderSS]

Buy it.

[QuickCheetah]

how do you post pics on here?

[1975sleekcraft]

10 qt pan cost me $400.00 alone!!
i'd ask the guy if it has oil restricters in it.
either way buy it!!
p.s. oil restricters a must!!

[Mighty Thor]

My machine shop lists the core price on a 455 block at $400.00. If a block is worth that much you got plenty of extra for your money.

[kingsransomracing]

If you aren't going to buy that let me know, my friend is looking to replace his 455 olds which is only running on 5 cylinders (80% leakdown in 3 of them) Anyone else know of some good deals on a 455 please let me know. Thanks. PM me.

[beerjet]

Why do you guy insist on dodging the big chevy bullet.
I'm just sayin
-beerjet-

[QuickCheetah]

As far as the Chevy motor on my boat goes...id rather paddle the damn thing...lol

[kingsransomracing]

I am a chevy guy...this is mine :)
www.geocities.com/mcagnew2002
being that the summer is just a round the corner and not alot of money to build a BBC, he just wants to get the boat in the water this summer, and this spend the winter building something for next year.

[QuickCheetah]

KingsRansom, hit the nail right on the head...I just want to get the boat in the water..Ill spend my winter biulding a 455 Pontiac for the boat...Nice Chevelle Kings...my friends used to race PSCA..orange 69 Camaro

[kingsransomracing]

what class did he run in PSCA
I am running the index class and plan to run Open Comp as well this year.
You going to get that motor Quick....if not please let me know...or if you know of anyone that may have a deal similar to what you found don't hesitate to let me know.

[QuickCheetah]

I think she ran Open Comp..but that was back in 02 and 03 i think...yes im going to pick up the motor this weekend...ill probally sell the one thats on my boat cheap..theres nothing really wrong with it...id just rather start with something else..when i bought the boat i could tell that the heads had been taken off..

[kingsransomracing]

does the motor that you are taking out run on all 8 cylinders...and if so..how much do you want for it?
email me @ michaelagnew@msn.com

[QuickCheetah]

Thanks Boobybouncer....

[QuickCheetah]

Kingsransom, yes it runs on all 8 cylinders...im in the temecula area..maybe you can come take a look at it...

[h2oboy]

Sounds like a smoking deal.... Just blew my 455 up... not really sure what went wrong (but everything...) Spent 3000.00 to get it rebuilt to run strong....

[kingsransomracing]

QuickCheetah...check you PM.

[Jeanyus]

I am a chevy guy...this is mine :)
www.geocities.com/mcagnew2002
being that the summer is just a round the corner and not alot of money to build a BBC, he just wants to get the boat in the water this summer, and this spend the winter building something for next year.
I don't think it will float.