348 engine
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The "TF" stamped on that front pad tells us it was most likely a "truck" 348 engine from a 1960 C-50 or a C-60 truck?
I think we once determined that the "702" cylinder head castings were also "truck specific" kinda like the 333s. These engines put out around 220 - 230 horses back in the day. Lots of torque though.
What is the condition of the engine? Does it rotate? If heads are off, is it a single notch bore or a double notcher? Is the water pump from a truck or from a passenger car? I'm sure others will chime in regarding value.
Cheers! TomK
I think we once determined that the "702" cylinder head castings were also "truck specific" kinda like the 333s. These engines put out around 220 - 230 horses back in the day. Lots of torque though.
What is the condition of the engine? Does it rotate? If heads are off, is it a single notch bore or a double notcher? Is the water pump from a truck or from a passenger car? I'm sure others will chime in regarding value.
Cheers! TomK
Thanks Tom. I think your right on the TF. still confused on the 702. I think old sky dog is familiar with it, maybe he will chime in.the engine looks good .turns over easy-no catches. haven't had the head off yet?? did they double notch in 1960 ?not sure about water pump.i'm trying to figure out if all is original. has a holly 4 bbl on it which I know is not original .
Just remember, it costs just as much to properly rebuild a 348 as it does a 409, and the resulting values are quite disparate.
Of course, the cost of the "starter kits" (block/crank/heads/intake) are a bit higher for the 409 as compared to a 348
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I have a "double notch" truck 348 fitted block that I think was cast early 60s, so you might want to pop a cylinder head off and check.
Good luck in your decision making!
TomK
Of course, the cost of the "starter kits" (block/crank/heads/intake) are a bit higher for the 409 as compared to a 348
.I have a "double notch" truck 348 fitted block that I think was cast early 60s, so you might want to pop a cylinder head off and check.
Good luck in your decision making!
TomK
That's a truck engine and will have 2 notches in the bores. The 702 head has exhaust rotators and has smaller valve diameters but no combustion chambers around valves. It can be modified for bigger valves but you still end up with small intake runners like the 379 car heads. It is also the only 348 head I know of with a distinguising mark on the end of the head like the small block heads have.
The 083 intake is still mistakenly identified as a "305 hp"intake when it is only a truck intake. The 305 hp engines used different intake.
If it was a running truck or industrial engine it might bring $1500 or so but if you need to build it likely less than $1k. The only negative on the block itself is the two compresson notches but that can be overcome with new pistons in a good build.
If it was a running truck or industrial engine it might bring $1500 or so but if you need to build it likely less than $1k. The only negative on the block itself is the two compresson notches but that can be overcome with new pistons in a good build.
I thank you guys for the good info. now comes the hard part. selling or building!!!!!!!!! if possible, give me a list a parts that I would need.would truck 333's work on it. I have them .they would probably need machine work. that could be expensive . what would it be worth if built??