engine rebuild

[Chris Bassil]

Well i dropped off my truck today to get the engine rebuilt. The guy is charging me 1400 to rebuild the engine. It is a 305 does this sound right.

[Billla]

It's really hard to tell - "rebuild" unfortunately isn't a "standard" term that states clearly exactly what work is going to be done. Do you have a breakdown of what you're getting for the $?

[jermasaurus]

That probably is a standard price if it is a reputable person who gives a warantee. On the other hand, you can probably buy a remanufactured motor for less than the cost getting one remanufactured.

It usually costs a little more for a 305 vs. 350

around here you can get a remanufactured 350 with a 3yr/30,000 mi. warantee for about $800. (minus intake, vavle covers, oil pan, carb...)

-Jeremy

[jermasaurus]

$1400 includes removal and installation right?

[AspecialZ]

usually, our machine shop charges on average $1200-$1500 for 305s, mostly due to the rings on the pistons, not sure why but our 350's usually run around $700-$1200. As was said before, make sure the company is giving you a warranty on their work.

[ItsNotABlazer]

If thats JUST for the rebuild I would go with a crate engine such as one from www.SDPC2000.com I know the base 350 runs $1375 ( http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/130/...ate-Engine.htm )and shipping usually is not too bad IMO. A friend of mine bought one from them a few years ago and they even did a few upgrades for him before they shipped it. Best way to go IMO.

Brad

[Chris Bassil]

He said almost everything would be new and yes this does include removal and replacement. Why is it that 305's cost more than 350's. They are a smaller engine so you think it would be cheaper. Can someone please explain the differance between short and long blocks.

[Billla]

Originally Posted by Chris Bassil

He said almost everything would be new and yes this does include removal and replacement. Why is it that 305's cost more than 350's. They are a smaller engine so you think it would be cheaper. Can someone please explain the differance between short and long blocks.

A short block is w/o heads, a long block includes heads.

"Most everything new" - that's not real specific Might be worth starting a thread - what's in an "overhaul/rebuild"? I offer:

New:
- Pistons/rings
- Camshaft/lifters
- Pushrods (maybe - I put new ones in)
- Timing chain
- Bearings (main/rod/cam)
- Valve guides, seals, springs, keepers. New valves as req'd
- Water pump
- Gaskets

Reuse
- All engine sheetmetal
- Harmonic balancer (assumes acceptable condition)
- Rockers/balls (likely some debate here)

Machine work
- Hot tank block, Magnaflux, bore/hone, cam bearings, freeze plugs, etc.
- Resize rods, press piston pins
- Grind crank undersize
- Magnaflux heads, cut valves/seats, install seals
- Assembly
- Installation

Other stuff that "should" be done
- O/H or replace distributor
- Rough balance of rotating ass'y
- Surface block, heads
- Align bore if req'd
- Head port match (NOT porting)

Anyone else want to weigh in on this?

[Nolowrider]

Chris-Where did you take it?