What's the best way to sell a good engine

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so I have a 318 POLY in a 66 fury. I know the previous owner of the car so I know the engine was overhauled in 1997, driven a year and then electrical gremlins overtook the car and its been sitting since.

A few months ago, I oiled it up by priming the pump and spraying oil in each cylinder.

I got it started but for a very short time. The carburetor need replaced or rebuilt from sitting so long. I'm convinced it's a good engine however a poly is just not in my build plans.

So what's the best way to sell a good engine:
Do I leave it in the car so a prospective buyer can crank it and see it in the car.
Should I rebuild the carb so it runs?

Should I take pics and pull it and have it ready to load.
I would prefer I pull it myself because I'm saving the car, its not a junker or parts car, it's one I'm going to fix and love.

What do you guys think is the etiquette for a situation like this.
 
so I have a 318 POLY in a 66 fury. I know the previous owner of the car so I know the engine was overhauled in 1997, driven a year and then electrical gremlins overtook the car and its been sitting since.

A few months ago, I oiled it up by priming the pump and spraying oil in each cylinder.

I got it started but for a very short time. The carburetor need replaced or rebuilt from sitting so long. I'm convinced it's a good engine however a poly is just not in my build plans.

So what's the best way to sell a good engine:
Do I leave it in the car so a prospective buyer can crank it and see it in the car.
Should I rebuild the carb so it runs?

Should I take pics and pull it and have it ready to load.
I would prefer I pull it myself because I'm saving the car, its not a junker or parts car, it's one I'm going to fix and love.

What do you guys think is the etiquette for a situation like this.

Get it where it runs and runs GOOD. Take videos.
 
Always best to let the buyer hear it run when possible.

Hooking up a cheap mechanical oil pressure gauge so the buyer can see the PSI can also help.

I encourage potential buyers to bring a bore scope and a compression gauge too.
 
Yes, always best in a running state if looking for good money. Just trying to get it gone. Ehhhhh. Can always pull it and put it on a run stand (plenty of easy cheap plans/builds out there) if you're in a time crunch.
 
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I'm not even sure what a good poly goes for these days. I'm more concerned with proving its good so it don't end up in a scrap truck headed to China. I would really like it if someone can see it and appreciate what it is and actuality use it and get me a few bucks for my build.

I'm not in a hurry but I'm thinking I should start now preparing for months from now when I'm ready to work on the car.

For me is about space. If I bring the car in and pull the poly out then it's going to be taking up limited space and the longer it sits like that the more likely it won't go good.
 
so I have a 318 POLY in a 66 fury. I know the previous owner of the car so I know the engine was overhauled in 1997, driven a year and then electrical gremlins overtook the car and its been sitting since.

A few months ago, I oiled it up by priming the pump and spraying oil in each cylinder.

I got it started but for a very short time. The carburetor need replaced or rebuilt from sitting so long. I'm convinced it's a good engine however a poly is just not in my build plans.

So what's the best way to sell a good engine:
Do I leave it in the car so a prospective buyer can crank it and see it in the car.
Should I rebuild the carb so it runs?

Should I take pics and pull it and have it ready to load.
I would prefer I pull it myself because I'm saving the car, its not a junker or parts car, it's one I'm going to fix and love.

What do you guys think is the etiquette for a situation like this.


Sell it to @dukeboy_318 He's a sucker for a poly.... :poke: :D
 
From a buying standpoint I like it best when they are pulled and running but with a mopar you always gotta have a bell housing hooked up. Some spots are tough to see in the car.
 
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When I'm buying one I like to see them running in the car. I'd get the carb in shape and make it run well. It would allow you to get a higher price if it's a known commodity.
 
I had a '63 poly with 73,000 miles and I couldn't give it away. After 5 months in my garage I had to scrap it. Had video of it running before we pulled it and advertised it while in car.
 
“No lowballers, i know what i got”
 
dang you Karl... I'm trying to quit

eh, not quite. half way from you to the east coast

'Cordin to your location, you live in The White House. What's Melania wearin today? Is she hot?
 
'Cordin to your location, you live in The White House. What's Melania wearin today? Is she hot?
Damn straight she's hot. Right now, nothing :lol:.

is it sad its been like a year since i changed that and your the first to even notice or comment lol :rofl:
 
I think it depends on the price point. you are reaching to a very limited buying audience. I don't think a proven running engine would sell for much more than one that turns over and is complete. if it we're me, I would use it as a skill test and get it running just for self gratification, then yank it.
 
I see them listed for $600.00 $800.00 but the listings are up there for many months. I don’t think they will sell. On the other hand I run two of those engines and can say they are very dependable
 
I see them listed for $600.00 $800.00 but the listings are up there for many months. I don’t think they will sell. On the other hand I run two of those engines and can say they are very dependable
All depends on the intake. IF it has the factory 4 or dual quad intakes, the intakes are in high demand and will sell all day long for 500 plus, just for the intake
 
If you're not in a hurry to pull it out I'd leave it in the car to sell. There is nothing like a running motor to help sell it. Plus a big bonus is you can move the vehicle if needed. And yes it will be a hard sell so don't hold out for a high price.
 
why not junk the slant out of the candy girl and put the poly in there?
 
My uncle had a good running poly, he tried to give it to me, I had no use for it, except maybe to use the steel crank.
He advertised it, offered it for free, no takers.
Then one day a guy drove down from OH, even though my uncle said take it, get it out of my way, free.
The guy gave him $200 for it, he needed it.
They are not a high demand engine, until you find that one buyer.
 
as with any piece of equipment ~ you are always in a better sellers stance if you can prove it works.. think about it from a buyers perspective, with you as the buyer ~~~~ ah ha.. exactly
 
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