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Pont406 · 11-20-2008, 02:05 AM

Searching craigslist for parts for my 69 and found this http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/920607804.html
What do yo guys think? Any use for this? Price is not bad. Maybe for a project later on.

70GMCer · 11-20-2008, 08:46 AM

Looks like toast to me. I'd give $100 for the engine block/heads just for core value. Looks like everything else is melted. Looks like some serious heat that was on it. There's no telling what burned up on the inside, let alone all the aluminum pieces. JMO

STOCKISH · 11-20-2008, 09:19 AM

I'd probably keep looking. I've found complete running 70-80k engines on e-bay for 499 buy it now.

72truckman · 11-20-2008, 10:47 AM

Keep looking... good condition 5.3's can be had cheap just start calling around to the local junkyards.. the most important thing is to get ALL the wiring then send it out or try and sort the junk wires out yourself...

sick69 · 11-20-2008, 10:55 AM

Looks like a boat anchor to me. Who knows how warped the parts are. Keep looking and save yourself the money.

Frank

70rs/ss · 11-20-2008, 11:17 AM

That block, heads, etc, etc is so hard from the heat (and I am sure subsequent dousing from the firehose/water), that it'll be brittle (heat metal then cool quickly to increase metals hardness, unfortunately hardness also means brittle {think breaking glass!}) Do you want a rod to shatter while you're going down the freeway at 70-80 MPH??? Like the others have said, 5.3's are the red-hedded step child (that and the 4.8 moreso), of the LS series engines and there were millions made. Hold out, i'd bet you could get a complete motor/trans, wiring, comp, etc for less than they want for that piece of scrap iron?

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sick69

......... Who knows how warped the parts are.......

OrangeCrush1970 · 11-20-2008, 05:51 PM

How are you gonna get all that bad stuff off of there??? It seems like the plastic has melted all over the bolts, etc...looks like too much trouble. Like burnt toast, just throw it in the trash and start over.

Rreemo · 11-20-2008, 06:29 PM

Another vote to keep looking - that deal would probably be more trouble than it is worth....no telling what all is bad in it.

BadgerTheFerret · 11-20-2008, 09:43 PM

Yeah, keep looking man, that is a horrible deal!

northern 85 · 11-20-2008, 10:15 PM

Run away, run fast!

11-20-2008, 02:05 AM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	5.3 barbecue motor Searching craigslist for parts for my 69 and found this http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/920607804.html What do yo guys think? Any use for this? Price is not bad. Maybe for a project later on.

11-20-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor Looks like toast to me. I'd give $100 for the engine block/heads just for core value. Looks like everything else is melted. Looks like some serious heat that was on it. There's no telling what burned up on the inside, let alone all the aluminum pieces. JMO __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-20-2008, 09:19 AM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor I'd probably keep looking. I've found complete running 70-80k engines on e-bay for 499 buy it now.

11-20-2008, 10:47 AM	#4
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor Keep looking... good condition 5.3's can be had cheap just start calling around to the local junkyards.. the most important thing is to get ALL the wiring then send it out or try and sort the junk wires out yourself... __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

11-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#5
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor Looks like a boat anchor to me. Who knows how warped the parts are. Keep looking and save yourself the money. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

11-20-2008, 11:17 AM	#6
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor That block, heads, etc, etc is so hard from the heat (and I am sure subsequent dousing from the firehose/water), that it'll be brittle (heat metal then cool quickly to increase metals hardness, unfortunately hardness also means brittle {think breaking glass!}) Do you want a rod to shatter while you're going down the freeway at 70-80 MPH??? Like the others have said, 5.3's are the red-hedded step child (that and the 4.8 moreso), of the LS series engines and there were millions made. Hold out, i'd bet you could get a complete motor/trans, wiring, comp, etc for less than they want for that piece of scrap iron?

11-20-2008, 05:51 PM	#8
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor How are you gonna get all that bad stuff off of there??? It seems like the plastic has melted all over the bolts, etc...looks like too much trouble. Like burnt toast, just throw it in the trash and start over. __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

11-20-2008, 06:29 PM	#9
Rreemo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 179	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor Another vote to keep looking - that deal would probably be more trouble than it is worth....no telling what all is bad in it. __________________ 72' LWB Cheyenne 73' Camaro Z28/RS 70' Chevelle RagTop 00=ss=00

11-20-2008, 09:43 PM	#10
BadgerTheFerret Be nice, it was a work truck! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coquille, OR Posts: 60	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor Yeah, keep looking man, that is a horrible deal!

11-20-2008, 10:15 PM	#11
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: 5.3 barbecue motor Run away, run fast!



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