392 & 8hp70 65 Valiant

autoxcuda said
What did you find in this advertised low mile take out that made you decide to rebuilt it?

Would like to know what to look for. Areas of concern. And what to expect from these "take out" motors.

Thanks for the post and great pictures :thumbsup:

The best advise I can give you is if possible, put your eyes on it before you buy it. This was bought from a guy in I think Tennessee but a guy in Michigan sent it. There was some miscommunication and took about 5 months to get but I finally got it. I probably would have been ok just sticking it in and running it but I wanted to cam it while it was out, after buying all the gaskets bolts and other necessary items it was down to a short block. Then seeing how many guys loose a rod through the side of the block I figured at that point your starting over. I figured it was the best time to put some pistons and rods in it. Over all it was just dirty and not what you’d expect out of a 2020 I guess. I’ve been through so many different stages of engines and issues I’ve just decided to not half *** it and if I’m gonna do it I’m going to do it right. After the guy I bought it from agreed to send a little money back I was in it pretty decent.