Ok, I dont know exactly what consist of a good block that will work and one that is on its last leg! So help me out, but I found this 5.0L 302 Ford engine from a 88' I believe mustang and well its pretty dang cheap $100. But I'll give u the link, just let me know if this block can even be restored or used again. Thanks.

LINK >>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-...QQcmdZViewItem

 

There's no way to tell from the detailed description and high resolution imagery utilized in that eBay auction, whether that is a good block or not.

Generally, a shop uses many techniques to determine the rebuild-ability of a used block... such as measuring tools, visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, etc.

I'd personally pass on the auction you linked, used rusty 5-liter engine blocks are a dime a dozen. No doubt a repair shop wouldn't accept it as a "core", and the seller is trying to recoup his loss by listing it on eBay. Shipping would be insane too (if applicable).

 

dont buy that... the blocks are a dime a dozen locally at boneyards.

 

Yeah, If your gunna build an engine, your going to want to take it to a place that can magnaflux it for you.

Jim

 

Ya I never thought about looking in a junk yard? So finding a 5.0L 302 block in good/decent condition would'nt be all that hard to find in a junk yard?

 

They sell out by me for about 500 for the whole motor and you can hear them run. I am in the chicagoland area and have a 302 with a e303 cam for sale in the paper for 500 and it still hasnt sold. Dime a dozen.