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tsimpsonaz · 12-01-2007, 05:32 PM

I am considering buying a 455 from someone that has been rebuild to install in my 68 Cutlass.

The guy selling the engine did a complete rebuild on it and it sounds like he did everything correct and used good quality parts. Crank was ground and balanced, new cam, new lifters, new roller rockers, etc.
The engine was built several years ago. He showed me reciepts for all parts and all work done and some of the parts were bought back in 1996. I don't think he finished building it until 3-4 years ago even though many of the parts are 11 years old. It has always been on an engine stand, and covered. He said the valves have always been in a closed position, spark plugs are installed hand tight so it's been sealed. It's never been started up or had oil or water in it.

It can be turned by hand so seems to be mechanically smooth.

My question is: Is the engine okay after sitting for so many years even though all parts and gaskets are new? Also, this is in Arizona so we don't really have a problem with humidity and rust.

Thanks for any comments!

12-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
tsimpsonaz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	455 Rebuild Question I am considering buying a 455 from someone that has been rebuild to install in my 68 Cutlass. The guy selling the engine did a complete rebuild on it and it sounds like he did everything correct and used good quality parts. Crank was ground and balanced, new cam, new lifters, new roller rockers, etc. The engine was built several years ago. He showed me reciepts for all parts and all work done and some of the parts were bought back in 1996. I don't think he finished building it until 3-4 years ago even though many of the parts are 11 years old. It has always been on an engine stand, and covered. He said the valves have always been in a closed position, spark plugs are installed hand tight so it's been sealed. It's never been started up or had oil or water in it. It can be turned by hand so seems to be mechanically smooth. My question is: Is the engine okay after sitting for so many years even though all parts and gaskets are new? Also, this is in Arizona so we don't really have a problem with humidity and rust. Thanks for any comments!