Thread: how to find a good used 390/428 block

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Hey Rob, I have 1968 390 That I ran in my mach 1 for a few years that I just pulled out a few weeks ago. I actually thought it was 1968 428, but when I checked the bore, It was a standard 390. Anywase, I would like to sell it. Let me know if your interested.
- Nick
(HockersN@msoe.edu)

Hello all,

Haven't been on for awhile. I had a lead on a junkyard with older cars that I visited this past weekend. I found a nice 390 4 bbl in a 67 T-Bird but couldn't get it to turn over. I only had a ratchet and nothing I could use as a cheater to get more torque on it. The owner tried today with a big bar but still could not get it to crank over. The carb has been exposed for I don't know how long although the motor looked in good shape. So do I give up on and assume its seized or is it worth taking the heads off and having a better look? He sells his motors for $250 removed from the car which is a good deal (obviously not if it is seized). A buddy of mine picked up two 440's from him recently for that price. He has a 1974 390 (presumably an FT) from a pickup truck already good to go.

Robin