joejames

I have available a 455 Block, Heads and Crank that came out of a 1972 W30 442!! The previous owner dropped two valves and did not want to mess with it. One cylinder was damaged. HOWEVER, this is a STANDARD BORE (4.125") block and I am 99% sure an overbore will clean it up--I do NOT think a sleeve will be necessary. The serial number on the block is #32M447628 (Do you have this 442 and need your matching # motor?!?). The heads are Ga heads--original 1972 W30 heads. One combustion chamber has a slight gouge in it, but a slight bit of metal massage will clean that right up as well. There does not appear to be any seat damage. Finally, the crank is STANDARD (2.5" & 3.0") and shows no damage!!

I have Hi-resolution pictures I can send via e-mail, as shrinking them down and posting them here would not show the detail necessary. E-Mail or call with any questions!!

Jim
joejames@new.rr.com
612-750-3461

joejames

I've had a couple of inquiries, but I'm guessing location may be an issue, as obviously shipping costs become an issue. I'm looking to get $350 for everything. I was thinking this is a friendly price, but if I'm off-base, could someone weigh in?? Thanks!

Jim

oldsmobiledave

Are you 100% sure this is a W-30 sourced block & are you sure you have posted the VIN derivative correctly?. I ask becasue I have a very late production 72 W machine & your block vin derivative is a a couple hundred thousand units after mine.

A late June 1972 442 W-30 would have a VIN derivative somewhere in the 2M245*** range.

Also measure the intake valve size carefully. W-30 cars got 2.072" intake valves. All other 455s were 1.99" or 2.00" including Toro engines.

joejames

I purchased this 10 years ago, engine only. I have no actual documentaion, but at that time saw dated pictures of a legit 72 W30. These are Big valve Ga heads (2.07").

Rest assured, while I may be a newb to this forum, I am neither an Olds nor BB rookie. LOL!

11971four4two

Does the engine advertised have the crankshaft with manual transmission bushing installed in it and the block drilled for clutch pivot?? Thanks

oldsmobiledave

So the heads "may be" W-30 heads based on the 2.07" valves.

But you made no comment on the block VIN. Are you sure it is correct?. I ask becasue there is no reasonable explanation for this block to have a VIN that is so high compared to the latest produced & documented 1972 W machine VINs.

I responded to your email & sent you pics of door tags with VINs for 2 other 1972 W machines built in Feb & Jun of 72. The June 72 VIN is 32M245470. It makes no sense for your block to be 32M447628. Possible that the first #4 is a misstamp as it should be a 1 or a 2 not a 4.

joejames

Sorry, it's an auto. I also sent you a PM!

Jim

joejames

I edited the title in my original post (although it does not change on the front page). My intent is not to decieve anyone. At the very least, the parts are legit. These are 2.07 Ga heads, the block is standard bore from obviously LATE 1972 and the crank is standard turn. I will make no claims past that. I'm sorry if anyone thought otherwise!

Jim

joesw31

Informational, you could verfiy that it has "A" size pistons in a "D" size cylinder bore.

Good luck with your sale.