'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

txstang84 said

Wow-people are asking that much for a used 318? I don't suppose $400 is that bad, if it ran recently. It looks good externally...are you planning on disassemble/inspect/reassemble or just toss it straight in with the new intake and swapped oil pan/pickup/accessories? I'd almost say you might want to consider keeping the front parts on that 360...free compressor and newer style high amp alternator...

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That's just our Craigslist's most recent engine numbskull. Get a load of this:

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I did a compression test on it in the yard; all cylinders at 145psi on cranking. Looks super clean at the rockers too, so I probably did good. I'm planning a tear down for inspection and new seals; no bearings if it doesn't need them.

The Sanden is chipped on the mounting tab, and the plastic back of the alternator is cracked. While I can use both, am NOT using the factory brackets. The compressor mounting is the biggest pain in the arse you could imagine, and removal of the intake requires pulling the compressor AND everything in front short of the PS bracket and water pump (though multiple bolts must be removed from the latter). I plan on using Bouchillon's Sanden bracket instead, and worry about the alternator second.

-Kurt