Gassersrule 196,I got the motor today,around 6pm. At 8pm I started tearing it apart. And after seeing the intake and head intake ports I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would go thru the trouble and expense of boring and souping one of these motors.Now back in the 60's,early 70's yeah I remember and understand why then, but now??? Evidently your interest is either in original resto or just the 283 crank/rods. But hey,I can respect and understand that. As a matter of fact,I wouldn't trade this crank(for 302 purposes) for a complete 383,but thats imo and I know alot of people would ridicule that. Look,I am getting down to the bare block tommorrow,if it's in good shape I'll probably put it up on e-bay and local tradin-times for sale.Your interest in these motors is probably smarter than most of us,,,if you are doing it as a collector/investor. 20 yr's. from now,this little 283 will probably be worth several thou's.