[SOLD] 1968 340 Engine

[scot340]

Cast of date 6-23-67 340 engine. I just pulled it out of my running/driving 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner. The only reason I pulled it is I bought a date code correct 340 from GTX John and I am hoping some is looking for a very early "68" 340 for their car. The engine has forged rods and crank. Comes with the oil pan and pistons. When I drove it into the shop on 2/26/2024, she had 45 PSI of oil pressure at idle and an operating temp of 185 degrees. I also have the cast iron Mopar intake 3462848 intake and AFB carb (9755S) available as a separate purchase if interested. The engine stand, semi shown in the pics, is available for an additional $100. It appears the bore is 4.0465. Asking $2000 OBO

P.S. I know it says a "new member" but I am a gold member on FBBO.

 

[pink340swinger]

Can you please post a picture of the vin numbers stamped on the top rear driver's side of the block near where the transmission bolts on?

 

[chrgdrt]

Also some pics of the pistons/bore, and deck surface
Thanks

 

[blewbyu]

Is this a sale of short block only or complete motor?

 

[panhead]

Good day sir,
Do you know the number of the AVS? Looking for a 4424s.

 

[scot340]

I will have to get the number off the carb tomorrow as it is a blizzard here right now. Crazy weather, yesterday it was 55 degrees.

 

[scot340]

Is this a sale of short block only or complete motor?

Short block

 

[scot340]

Some more pics

 

[RhinoMan68]

I am interested. Logistics of getting the block from your location to Northern Virginia will be a challenge but not insurmountable. I might have missed it, does this short block include the cam and associated lifters? Also might have missed std bore / .30 over? Suspected compression ratio /piston? Any idea how many miles are on the block?

 

[scot340]

The cam and lifters were pretty worn so I tossed them. It appears to be a standard bore using my micrometer, 4.04, but a machine shop would have to make that call. No idea on the mileage being how it was transplanted into a 72 Roadrunner. Take a look at freightquotesonline. I had a 450# spot welder shipped from a residential address to my address by FedEx for $359 last October.

 

[ir3333]

what is the partial vin stamped on the block at the bellhousing???

 

[scot340]

More photos. ID number posted in post #15.

 

[RustyRatRod]

The cam and lifters were pretty worn so I tossed them. It appears to be a standard bore using my micrometer, 4.04, but a machine shop would have to make that call. No idea on the mileage being how it was transplanted into a 72 Roadrunner. Take a look at freightquotesonline. I had a 450# spot welder shipped from a residential address to my address by FedEx for $359 last October.

Is there no getting the camshaft back? If that was a four speed engine, I would be interested in the cam. Worn or not.

 

[scot340]

I still have the cam shaft if you want it. The lifters were pounded hard on the bottom, so I tossed those. @RustyRatRod

 

[scot340]

Yes there is!

 

[panhead]

Not to be a pain, but any luck on the carb number?

 

[scot340]

My bad, not yours...

 

[panhead]

Thank you for taking the time to check.
How did it run with this carb.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I still have the cam shaft if you want it. The lifters were pounded hard on the bottom, so I tossed those. @RustyRatRod

If it was a four speed cam, I would be interested.

 

[scot340]

Thank you for taking the time to check.
How did it run with this carb.

It run so so, but it wasn't the carb, when I torn down the engine the #1 intake rocker was punched thru by the pushrod, so she as running on 7 cylinders.

 

[scot340]

Here is the #1 intake rocker

 

[RustyRatRod]

The carburetor in question is a Carter Competition series 750. Aftermarket Carter carburetor, but a good one.

 

[scot340]

SOLD, thanks FABO!!!!