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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: Stevecat on October 25, 2008, 08:31:35 AM

Title: Need advice about this 455 Olds Motor
Post by: Stevecat on October 25, 2008, 08:31:35 AM

Hi,
I know nuttin about Olds. But I have this motor and I want to sell it. I think it is stock '74 marine engine probably never overhauled. Is it normal for the paint to be burnt above the exhaust ports like that? And are those two slits/cracks in the log flanges normal or did somebody cook this motor?

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Need advice about this 455 Olds Motor
Post by: Marlin on October 25, 2008, 10:05:30 AM

The paint thing is normal if the paint is not a high temp paint. The two slits are to allow for expantion.

Title: Re: Need advice about this 455 Olds Motor
Post by: hotrodrob21 on October 25, 2008, 11:56:55 AM

Quote from: Marlin on October 25, 2008, 10:05:30 AM

The paint thing is normal if the paint is not a high temp paint. The two slits are to allow for expantion.

x2

Title: Re: Need advice about this 455 Olds Motor
Post by: Stevecat on October 25, 2008, 04:16:14 PM

I want to find a nice home for it where it will be loved and have a place to sleep. Is it worth anything to anybody?

Title: Re: Need advice about this 455 Olds Motor
Post by: blackbeard on October 25, 2008, 11:21:31 PM

standard SCJB offer $50
well maybe double if you push me

Title: Re: Need advice about this 455 Olds Motor
Post by: Stevecat on October 27, 2008, 04:17:52 PM

forgot about the bell housing heres a pic.