I have decided to change direction with my Skylark project. With that, I want to put up my freshly rebuilt 455 up for sale. All machine work was done by Budlong Motorsports in Albuquerque, NM ( he is a former GN racer). I screwed the motor together in the evenings over the last year. Both rods and mains clearances were verified to be between .0015 and .002". Being very particular everything has been maticuasly cleaned and or blasted. For example all bolt marking match. Example is the head bolts all are cleaned and have the same stampings. Machine work: 1973 heads, decked and valve job with new springs 1972 block, decked and bored .030 over Crank turned .010, .010 Rotating assembly balanced Magnafluxed and checked out fine Parts included: TA 1510 Oil pump booster plate kit TA 1704 Oil pump shim kit TA 1502 Adjustable oil pressure regulator TA 1559 Dual grooved cam bearings TA 1621A-030 Forged pistons 10:1 TA 1636-30 Plasma moly rings TA 212-455 New cam (installed) TA 1710-062 Intake gasket Front and rear rubber seals to replace rope seals TA 1405 Lifters Exhaust manifolds that were blasted and painted Starter and bolts Working Alternator The motor is assembled with the exception of the intake, of which a cast iron unit is included if wanted but needs to be cleaned. There is a water pump installed but I would replace, as it doesnt feel right. The fuel pump is a non stage unit that was working before the rebuild. Also included is a home -made alternator bracket. Three groove pulleys that have been blasted and painted. Engine is located in Albuquerque, NM and is available for inspection. Photos available upon request. Don
Oops, forgot the price. I have about $3000 into it, so I am thinking $2000 obo. There is a Edelbrock intake available for an additional price.
Just be sure to cover well with cardboard, then wrap in BLACK or some other opaque plastic to keep prying eyes out, and band it well to the pallet. Evidently shipping "car parts" attracts a lot of attention...You will likely have to describe what you are shipping on a bill of lading.
I've done this make sure its insured. I had no access to a strapping tool so I bought a pack of ratchet straps at Auto Zone for 12.00 and secured it with them. Also mark the package 3502bbl that would probably stop most of the interest
