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Classifieds => Engines / Engine Parts For Sale => Topic started by: Hoff Rod on February 17, 2007, 11:27:41 AM

Title: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: Hoff Rod on February 17, 2007, 11:27:41 AM

Complete Motor, disassembled 2/5/07 all surfaces have been greased and parts bagged to protect them from elements. I lost a rod bearing that took out the crank and pistons, less then 50 hours on the motor, it is "F5" Block Casting that was bored .030. The heads are "K" casting (the correct marine heads) that are in good shape. The boat was never in salt water, includes the square Hardin Marine exhaust manifolds, Make offer. I am done with Olds and looking for a replacement Chevy motor and might be willing to trade. Photos upon request

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: hotrod56cars on February 17, 2007, 04:55:00 PM

"... I am done with Olds and looking for a replacement..."

The Olds is a good engine when used below 4,000 RPM (continous) and a water pressure regulator is used. Otherwise, they're crap.

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: Hoff Rod on February 17, 2007, 09:16:22 PM

Is that like saying a gun shot wound is ok as long as it is not in the Head or chest!  I would rebulid it if I could find a good crank for a resonable price. Loved the motor, it ran great and was reliable until the end.  Last rebuild it took me forever to find a set of heads for it. I would like to use the boat this season, and not spend it hunting down parts.

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: hotrod56cars on February 17, 2007, 10:46:53 PM

Yeah, I might have been a little harsh...  ::)

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: GlassCutter on May 16, 2007, 06:39:34 AM

Is this motor still for sale?  I might be interested in it. What do yyou mean when you say "took out rods and pistons?

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: jjones on May 20, 2007, 06:21:04 PM

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Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: skidooman on July 25, 2013, 09:13:26 AM

Pm sent

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: GlassCutter on July 25, 2013, 09:54:29 AM

Don't be hanging out waiting by the phone Skidooman.  This thread is 6 years old.   :screwy:

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: SoCalPSD on July 25, 2013, 10:03:30 AM

Not to mention the original poster only has 2 posts from back in 07. Chances are you'll never hear from him

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: Xthaspot on July 25, 2013, 01:28:14 PM

When you built the engine did you put the restrictors in the mains, restrictive pushrods and lifters? Also did you have at least a 10 quart oil pan and a stock oil pump? High volume oil pumps are not really good on the olds engine. I built mine with all those and so far very good and no blowing oil out the valve cover breathers.

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: GlassCutter on July 25, 2013, 02:36:02 PM

It must be too hot in the Hi dez today to read the posts just before you huh Xthaspot?

Next guy to post is gonna be Rod I bet.   >:D

Title: Re: Olds 455 Motor for Sale or Trade
Post by: Xthaspot on July 25, 2013, 04:01:27 PM

Oh yea no kidding 105 degree temps got me all jacked up. Well forget it then. My bad!!! Lol