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Originally Posted by tuellbox
New poster, long time olds guy! I just picked up an olds 455 that was said to have been rebuilt 1 year ago. It looks like it was but what should I be checking befor I put it in my 66 cutlass? Basically what would a good mechanic check to make sure it was done properly.
I apreciate the help for the village idiot.....
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First of all, you are not an idiot. To really check what you are looking for would require a tear down, price dictates what you are or the seller is willing to to do. Does it turn over with a ratchet? Do you feel compression when you do? What is the condition of the heads./gaskets, and timing chain, and front seal? Alot to go on, I'd suggest if you buy it, have the seller stand behind it, else walk away.