1970 396/375 Short Block #3969854

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I have a nice standard bore 396/375 (actually a 402) short block for sale.

Story goes: this was a warranty replacement for a 1970 L78 Chevelle. Chevelle was wrecked in the early 70s and the motor was pulled, and sat until the mid 80s. The engine was freshened at this time but was kept standard bore. I don't believe the engine ever ran again. There is some staining in the cylinders from sitting so long but it is too nice to re-hone IMO. Previous hone marks are still very clear. The only odd thing about this motor is that it has a #3904815 cast crank.

The short block is currently disassembled. Block is dated December 1970 and has never been decked. The 4-bolt main caps fit nice and tight. CE1XXXXX is stamped cleanly on the pad. This is a very nice block.

Rods are dimpled and have 3/8" bolts. There's a new cam that I assume is stock, and the timing set also looks new.

I planned to paint and reassemble the motor but wanted to see if there's any interest in its disassembled state.

$2500 for everything, local pickup only please!

Thanks,
Tony