So this is an engine I need some info on. I know that you all are probably going to ask about measurements, but I don't have any. Just trying to get some feedback from photos if possible. Thanks in advance!
It's a short pad, 010 block. So it's mid to later 70s...350 cubic inch. What I could see of the crank is consistent with a 350 too. Intake setup is worth pretty good money...hard to tell if they are real tripower carbs..can't see if there are or aren't idle screws on the front carb..but I can see that the outer carbs aren't running a choke ****erfly which is a good sign it was done right.
It's a Chevy 350 engine, like he said... What it's worth, depends on what's in it, and how much someone is willing to gamble on it. It might be a nice rebuilt engine with lots of new parts, put together properly. Or it might not be. The only way to know for sure is to have someone who knows what they're doing, take it apart and inspect it.
I'm sure it was put together properly. He definitely like those blocks. We have a few. I think I may actually have pictures the owner had of rebuild.
I have a lot of new parts for engines in boxes too. I do know that he was fond of Edelbrock, Lunati, Dart those are the brand names I've seen a the most.
As to the carbs…. A front view of the base plates would help to look for idle mixture screws, but there are aftermarket kits to retrofit non-tri-power carbs as end carbs. The factory base plates are cast iron and aftermarket ones are aluminum. Also look at the air horns. Carbs for a single application have an air cleaner notch in the rim and those for tri-power don’t because the multiple carburetors align the air factory cleaner. The real-deal carbs are worth some money, but not the retro fit ones (any more than a run-of-the-mill Rochester 2G). I only see idle mixture screws in your center carb. John
I'm sorry I am not that mechanically inclined. (I probably shouldn't admit that on here) I can name some parts and change a tire and the oil, that's my extent. LOL Is this a good pic of what you needed? Out of most of his work we've seen, it seems like he tended to do things the right way and with good parts.
C***andra, I find that, when I honestly admit what I lack in knowledge or experience, I often get the help I need from those who know. This is a great place with tons of knowledge to share. With that being said - it’s really hard to put a value on this motor for you. It really depends on who is selling it, what they know about it, what records they have (ie parts and machine shop receipts go a long way), and most importantly what someone is willing to pay for it. What are you wanting to do with this motor? A small block Chevy, especially a 350 is a very common engine. It’s usually a good way to go for many folks because parts are readily available and reasonably priced. The intake and carbs makes it a bit more interesting, and they have some value. Hard to say on the rest of the motor without details from the owner, receipts, or taking it apart. let us know if there are any specific questions you have, or if you get more information about the motor. NateDeville
For being one of the new kids in the gang you do a great job, your photos show us a lot of detail and that makes it easier to help identify what you have. Those carburetors sure look like they are from a ‘58-‘61 348 Chevy tri-power engine, in particular I’m looking at the throttle arms and the links for the accelerator pumps on the secondary carbs, see the flattened portion? Those look just like 348 secondary carbs.
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