What is the best source for determining engine pricing?
This engine has 5,243 miles since a rebuild in 2016.

Engine specs:
'70-72 Olds block no: 39602 'F', 455 cu.in, bored .030,
'66 'B' heads shaved .075, ported intakes, relieved exhaust, removed O2 bosses,
Stroked Crankshaft, 508 cu.in., Compression: 11.9,
standard cam,
Offenhauser Tunnel Ram Intake with dual Edelbrock 600 cfm carbs w/ elec choke, stamped 1406 0940,
Mondello 8 qt oil pan, Offenhauser Valve Covers,
Mallory Unilite distributer, and Mallory Promaster Coil p/n 29440,
New spark plug wires May 2017,
Headers,
New in April 2019: 80 gph mechanical Fuel Pump, 180 degree Thermostat, Power Steering Pump, Crankshaft Damper and seal,
May 2019 rebuilt A/C compressor,

 

Is it in a car that they can hear run and drive before they buy it? If not, most people will not pay more than core price. For yous, maybe core price plus a little extra for the aftermarket external parts. I would guess around $1000. If it is in a car and they can drive the engine first then it would go up

 

I know what it would be if i was buying a pig in a poke. Parts plus engine $1600 max.jmo

 

I would want more information regarding how much they say it was stroked, and the rod and piston that’s in it.

 

What, exactly, is a "standard cam"? That's only slightly less descriptive than "3/4 race cam".

 

Thanks for the reply. The engine is still in the car, but has been totaled, so they won't be able to drive it. I'm working toward getting it started, but since the accident there is an electrical problem, so it's a maybe.

 

Where was the car hit ??? Unless there is some way to run vitals on the engine like an engine run stand and do all the checks like leak down test compression test etc etc etc. sell it in parts and you will probably get the most that way.

 

To get it to run just run power to the coil+ terminal from the battery, switched power or a temporary jumper to the solenoid to crank it, and have a gravity feed fuel supply to the carb. Once running to turn it off just disconnect the jumper wire to the coil+ terminal.

 

The car slid sideways into a steep ditch and rolled onto the top. It shouldn't have affected the engine, other than oil draining into the cylinders while upside down, so I've removed the plugs to make sure any oil can get out, but there's no power to crank it over. The battery is fully charged, so I'm thinking there must be a short, or bad fuse.

 

Go on Craigslist to find comparable listings in your area. Get the engine running, preferably allow the buyer to drive it. That way the proof is in the pudding, and should get the best price for it that way.

 

Thank you

 

Thanks for the help.