Chevy 350 question

[badmix]

Have a chance to pick up a Chevy 350 motor , came out of 1975 3/4 ton truck. Motor has miles on it and like everyone "it ran when parked"

Would this be a good candidate for a mild build?

Think crank is forged not cast ?

Thanks

 

[Bent77]

75 out of a truck, it will probably be a 4 bolt main. All of the rest of the parts are junk unless you need numbers match. Crank will be cast

Not worth too much

 

[badmix]

Ok thanks..could get for $300 and still be a gamble

 

[Bent77]

If the block is good, and hopefully original bore, it’s probably worth that as a core

 

[SpeedlabDan]

But they run for ever!

 

[82355]

I wouldn't bet on it being a four bolt main.

If I was going to build a 350, I would look for a one piece rear main seal, roller block.

Martin

 

[76zimmer]

I would agree w Martin if you haven’t already bought it. If your going for mild build and torque, a cast crank 2 bolt main, and stock rods, would be fine. Put your money into the cam and induction.