409 block for sale

[Murphdog]

Block for sale on ebay. In Michigan, reasonable $ for someone local. Add says standard bore. 068 block K 25 61
Jeff

1961 Crusader Marine Chevy 409 Engine Block | eBay

For sale is a 1961 Crusader Marine Chevy 409 Engine Block. This Chevy block was run in fresh water only and is a clean block for the year. One cylinder has a pitting spot (see pics) that may bore out, it is a standard bore and will probably clean up with 40 over bore.

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[rsavage]

Is it just the photo or does it look like there is a straight line crack in the cylinder that is pitted?

 

[Murphdog]

Is it just the photo or does it look like there is a straight line crack in the cylinder that is pitted?

I think it's just a scratch, but the pit is concerning as to how much overbore it would take to clean up. I would definitely be boring that hole 1st.
Jeff

 

[62BillT]

Mis-Labeled. A K built engine is a '62.

 

[Murphdog]

Mis-Labeled. A K built engine is a '62.

But a boat guy may only see the 61 date!
Jeff

 

[62BillT]

But a boat guy may only see the 61 date!
Jeff

Just hope he doesn't think he's getting the rare 1 of 142.

 

[heddrik]

Yeah, and that looks deeper than .020 thou.

 

[Gliderider06]

I think it will need a sleeve. The pits look deep in the pictures. Its been listed about a month now I think.

 

[SSpev]

even if it didn't have the pitting, seems a little overpriced to me. Am I off on that?

 

[Ishiftem]

That’s what I think. A little pricey for a truck block.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Things, they are a changin....

 

[64chevydude]

Did you want it Jeff? I'm an hour away

 

[Murphdog]

I don't really need it, I have plenty. Just thought someone in the need/want mode might be interested. Yes you can possibly find cheaper ones, but they are getting farther apart. Any of mine are going to be that spendy.
Jeff

 

[DaveN]

I'm picking it up tomorrow I got it for half price. it is a standard bore with the one pitted cylinder at 1000.00 I will take a chance with it. he also has the crank and rods I'm going to try and get them as well.

 

[Murphdog]

I'm picking it up tomorrow I got it for half price. it is a standard bore with the one pitted cylinder at 1000.00 I will take a chance with it. he also has the crank and rods I'm going to try and get them as well.

Do I get a commission?
Jeff

 

[DaveN]

Of course next time in Norwalk I'll bring the beer.

 

[DaveN]

I picked up the block today and asked about the crank and rods. I offered an extra 100.00 and the seller agreed I got a good deal still need to look thinks over better, too cold out today. No stamping on the front pad at all. wish i had a November early December 62

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Congrats on making the deal! Great price, well worth the risk. The '068" casting is what makes it more desirable and truck blocks often have taken a lesser beating than a QB block. Easy to set your preferred compression using the array of pistons in today's market.

Good luck! TomK

 

[Murphdog]

Of course next time in Norwalk I'll bring the beer.

Now, that will be 2 beers!
Jeff

 

[DaveN]

Yeppers. The pits in the picture that looked so deep turned out to be pretty superficial should clean up easily. The boat this engine came out of had twin 409s the guy told me the other one had major cracks in it and even the valley was cracked in. would of been nice if it was savable.