1969 340 Shortblock...unusual!
I do not know the history on this particular engine beyond that it came to me as part of a package deal months ago, and I have no way to contact the guy I got it from....
That said, what I have here is something as close to NOS as you can possibly get. I've never seen anything quite like it.
The engine has all the signs of being a professional rebuild (new core plugs all around, temp melt tag on one) , no signs of sludge anywhere, ever...zero ridge, very clear cross hatch on all cylinders. BUT, everything on it is standard. Original pistons, std crank with OE bearings, etc.
The shortblock wears a coat of paint that LOOKS like worn original paint. Outside of motor says normal use for 100,000 miles, inside says "not even broken in yet"! I'm not stretching things a bit when I say that whoever owned this thing had to have changed the oil every 500 miles for the internals to appear the way they do.
That said, several cylinders do have very minor surface rust, and need to be honed before the engine is put into service. When I say honed, I mean 5 minutes of hand honing, and this thing is good to go. I'm sure the original rings can go right back in it. This engine does not in any way, shape or form need to see a machine shop for any reason!
Casting date on the block is 12/10/68...number on vin pad is 9B311171.
I'm asking $1500 for the assembly..and before you roll your eyes and call me insane, understand that this thing is an absolute jewel and you will not find another like it... It's so nice, I would not even put it in a car! I'm going to kick myself for selling it....
I'll post some pics in just a bit...I WILL NOT SHIP!!!! It can either be picked up in Nashville Tn, or, I can deliver within a thousand mile raduis for $50 per 100 miles.
Just to be clear on this...I will not strap it to a pallet, I will not build a box around it, I will not wrap it in cardboard, I will not drop it off anywhere. You come get it, or I'll bring it to you.
PM me if you've got any questions or have any specific pic requests.
Thanks FABO!