I'm new to the forum so forgive me if I posted incorrectly. I've been keeping my eye out for a good used 350 for my '68 vert. I don't need one yet but I also don't want to pass up a good deal. I found one on ebay that is close to my home. Any opinions? I'm either going to rebuild this as a 350 or I'm going to convert it to a 383. Not sure yet. The owner doesn't have the casting numbers. It is in a 88 Jimmy and he says it is the original engine. Would this be set up for a mechinical or elecronic fuel pump? Is it eaisly converted to a manual if it is electonic?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8076545831&sspa gename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Any opinions on if this would be good canidate for my '68 would be appricated.

thanks
Eric

 

if it is what he says it is ... a good rebuildable motor it's not a bad deal. your only worries would be if it has been maxed on the bore which i doubt or if a rod has punctured the block and it has been temporarily sealed which is not unheard of but i doubt. keep in mind you most likely won't be building it as a 350. if it has never been bored you will want to bore it .030 over which will leave you with a 355 c.i. . all 350 blocks have mechanical fuel pump housing so no problem there. if it is electric it will have a removable plate where the mechanical fits. hope all goes well with your build. just remember ... if it don't go fast you just haven't spent enough money yet. LOL . sick