Well before you get carried away, I have a sister, a case of Miller, and a fresh sleeve of grilling brats with Wisconsin cheddar to trade, so if you plan on out bidding me, you better go home and reload.I bid $1 above @armyadarkness
Advice on 400 value
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You're a dirty stinker.
Okay, but seriously, aside from the fact the everyone on Earth knows Im looking for a 400, some arent very good because they were weaker casts, so yes, find out what you have!
That being said, if you're close to someone who wants it, then it's great... but not many people will spend much on an unverified engine, especially if it's far away. There's very little protection or guarantee when buying a used engine, so its a leap of faith for the buyer... better if they know you.
That being said, if you're close to someone who wants it, then it's great... but not many people will spend much on an unverified engine, especially if it's far away. There's very little protection or guarantee when buying a used engine, so its a leap of faith for the buyer... better if they know you.
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If you were on the West Coast we'd be talking!
Here is a resource for engine codes:
and block casting codes:
With the 1. casting code, 2. casting date and 3. engine code you can determine exactly what engine you have. The VIN (less important unless matching to a car VIN) is located (I think) on the block next to the timing cover on the passenger side.
May as well ID the casting and date of the heads while you are at it as well:
Here is a resource for engine codes:
Engine Codes
Pontiac engines have block code. This code will tell you the year it was to be used. However, these codes were used over from year to year. Together with the casting code and casting date you can determine where what the engine is. Starting in 1965 Pontiac
www.pontiacpower.net
and block casting codes:
With the 1. casting code, 2. casting date and 3. engine code you can determine exactly what engine you have. The VIN (less important unless matching to a car VIN) is located (I think) on the block next to the timing cover on the passenger side.
May as well ID the casting and date of the heads while you are at it as well:
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brother I am closer if noting else.
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I use my telescoping dental mirror a bunch 👍
Found my casting number. It's 9790071 which according to Butler's site is a 1969 400.
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What kind of Miller?
Genuine Draft...
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I thought you had a 400 🤔
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Can your sister cook?
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Bottle or can?
16oz tall boys....
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I'm a bottle baby...better yet a draft 👍
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Get the casting date (by the casting number near distr) and 2 letter block code (right under the pass side head).
I do, but I want to build one myself
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What comes after 75... 76...that's the spirit 😉
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