2blu442

I was surfing ebay and came across a rebuilt 455 in the Northern part of Oregon. The ad says it has a steel crank, and is setup to go with a 4 speed. It also has Ka heads although the ad calls them K heads.

I sent him a message asking about the steel crank, and commented that in the photos it doesn't look like the crank has a pilot bearing or bushing in it. Even though there's a manual transmission flywheel bolted to it. His reply was a single *

It may not be likely that someone from here would be considering buying this motor. But just in case... I wanted to share my thoughts here and provide some information to consider.

ebay ad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/442-455-olds...9494ab&vxp=mtr

dc2x4drvr

4 grand and no water pump?

Octania

Well, the chance that any given water pump fits your pulleys and chassis is about zero anyhow. I'd like to see the crank notch- inquiry sent. I saw a couple of things that indicate generic cluless Ch*vy work.

MDchanic

I asked about the crank, and re-asked about the pilot hole and bearing.

Here's the picture:



- Eric

dmullin

Its the new invisible pilot bore machining process.

citcapp

Looks to me like it was set up to run in a boat

tru-blue 442

Looks like an auto crank to me.
Of course my eyes are not what they
used to be either...

MDchanic

Here's my question and his response. He's obviously an unscrupulous d__k.

"From: Eric
To: 69twistedmind
Subject: Details about item: Eric sent a message about 442 - 455 oldsmobile engine #291127989419
Sent Date: Apr-20-14 06:44:45 PDT

Dear 69twistedmind,

How can you bolt up that 4-speed without a pilot hole and bearing in the crank?

And, how do you know it's a steel crank - any pictures of the unique steel crank characteristics available?

Also, what type and model pistons and rods?

Thank you,

- Eric"

"Dear Eric,

x

- 69twistedmind"