‘ 63 409 block 3830814

[409Kid]

Looking for a 3830814 bare block in good usable condition. No cracks or crack repairs. Ideally with an Oct/Nov 1962 casting date. Doesn’t need to be a QA/QB block. Low horse block is perfectly acceptable.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Here is an "814" block with repair issues. You'll want something better .


I'll keep an eye out!

TomK

 

[#4255]

I have one, I don't know the dates on it. It does need a lot of machine work. If your still interested I can give you more details.

Luke

 

[#4255]

Block

 

[rsavage]

Heavy pitting.

 

[409Kid]

Luke, thanks for the pics. I’m going to have pass on this one.

Regards

Bill

 

[#4255]

No problem
Thanks
Luke

 

[Greg Reimer]

Wow. Pic#1--Deep rust pitting in the line bore and cap mating surfaces.#2--Excessive core shift i camshaft tunnel at the bearing bores. This block was made that way, it didn't get that way. Bad casting from the start.Pic#3,4--Deep rust on block decks. #5--Deep rust pits on top of block at the front and rear intake gasket sealing surfaces.#6__Deep rust in the line bore at the bearing saddles. This block is beyond repair. I've never seen anything this bad. It could only be good as a display engine or a mock up or something like that.

 

[Shesrealfine]

I have a complete engine less starter and alternator removed from a 63 Impala Powerglide 340 HP. In storage for 44 years. But it's on the east coast.

 

[Carmine]

Looking at those pics reminded me some of my '61 348 that morphed into a 434. When I got it home, I took it apart. Five pistons came out ok. Cylinders looked fine. One piston I struggled a little with. Cylinder was slightly pitted/rusted. Seventh piston and cylinder worse. The last piston I believe was #5 cylinder, this piston was frozen very well in the cylinder. I tried everything and thought about cutting it out. I then used a block of wood and heavier 8 lb. sledge hammer as a last attempt. I whacked it hard a few times. So much so, I thought the engine might come off the engine stand. The piston came flying out and I inspected the cylinder. What a mess with rust and serious pitting. I thought for sure I bought a boat anchor. Took it to the machine shop thinking from there to the junkyard. I was surprised. The machinist said he would take care of it and did. No sleeve. Guess the overbore took care of it. I was very pleased to say the least. The motor ran real well in my '56 gasser. I don;t think I had nearly as much pitting that I see in those pics. Block surfaces were very good. Sad that block has so many issues, Carmine.

 

[Carmine]

I have a complete engine less starter and alternator removed from a 63 Impala Powerglide 340 HP. In storage for 44 years. But it's on the east coast.

Sent you a PM. Thanks.