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1931flathead · 09-06-2018, 08:12 PM

what a model b engine worth the guy said it is all most complete but it needs a sleeve thanks

Kurt in NJ · 09-06-2018, 08:15 PM

depends on why it needs a sleeve---and is the crankshaft counterweighted

1931flathead · 09-06-2018, 08:26 PM

waiting for him to get back to me

1931flathead · 09-06-2018, 08:28 PM

he said 600.00

Synchro909 · 09-06-2018, 08:51 PM

Do the cracks come for free?? I'd consider paying that much ONLY IF it had been magnafluxed and proved good and it has a counterweighted crankshaft.

Kurt in NJ · 09-06-2018, 09:38 PM

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the B block likes to crack through valve seat into cylinder-probably the reason for sleeve-before you buy it should be checked to see how many---and how much it cost to fix

cracked blocks are usually cheaper than 600

1931flathead · 09-06-2018, 09:42 PM

im trying to find out why it needs a sleeve

ronn · 09-07-2018, 06:32 AM

cracked blocks are usually cheaper than 600

walk away.

WHN · 09-07-2018, 06:52 AM

I like to use old V8’s for boat anchors, but this one could work. Enjoy.

1931flathead · 09-07-2018, 11:10 AM

got some pics today from him

2manycars · 09-07-2018, 04:29 PM

No counter weighted crank, and a big poorly repaired crack from valve to cylinder. If it were mine, I would give it to WHN to use as a boat anchor.

1931flathead · 09-07-2018, 04:59 PM

cost to much to fix and not worth what he wants for it

Kurt in NJ · 09-07-2018, 07:52 PM

that blob of weld makes it hard to fix, and could have caused more cracks, it has to be priced at the value of the other parts

Bob Bidonde · 09-10-2018, 07:06 AM

I have a limit of $125 for a long block where the condition / serviceability is unknown. Both of my Model A's have "B" Engines, and I went through 4 of them to get 2 usable ones. I would not recommend buying a cracked Model "B" Engine.

1931flathead · 09-10-2018, 11:07 AM

I passed on it didn't like how they welded it

09-06-2018, 08:12 PM	#1
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	model b engine worth what a model b engine worth the guy said it is all most complete but it needs a sleeve thanks

09-06-2018, 08:15 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: model b engine worth depends on why it needs a sleeve---and is the crankshaft counterweighted

09-06-2018, 08:26 PM	#3
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: model b engine worth waiting for him to get back to me

09-06-2018, 08:28 PM	#4
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: model b engine worth he said 600.00

09-06-2018, 08:51 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: model b engine worth Do the cracks come for free?? I'd consider paying that much ONLY IF it had been magnafluxed and proved good and it has a counterweighted crankshaft. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

09-06-2018, 09:38 PM	#6
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: model b engine worth Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) the B block likes to crack through valve seat into cylinder-probably the reason for sleeve-before you buy it should be checked to see how many---and how much it cost to fix cracked blocks are usually cheaper than 600

09-06-2018, 09:42 PM	#7
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: model b engine worth im trying to find out why it needs a sleeve

09-07-2018, 06:32 AM	#8
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: model b engine worth cracked blocks are usually cheaper than 600 walk away.

09-07-2018, 06:52 AM	#9
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,823	Re: model b engine worth I like to use old V8’s for boat anchors, but this one could work. Enjoy.

09-07-2018, 04:59 PM	#12
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: model b engine worth cost to much to fix and not worth what he wants for it

09-07-2018, 07:52 PM	#13
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: model b engine worth that blob of weld makes it hard to fix, and could have caused more cracks, it has to be priced at the value of the other parts

09-10-2018, 07:06 AM	#14
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,466	Re: model b engine worth I have a limit of $125 for a long block where the condition / serviceability is unknown. Both of my Model A's have "B" Engines, and I went through 4 of them to get 2 usable ones. I would not recommend buying a cracked Model "B" Engine. __________________ Bob Bidonde

09-10-2018, 11:07 AM	#15
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: model b engine worth I passed on it didn't like how they welded it