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kc21
03-12-2002, 06:19 PM
Hey guys!

I need help with the production code on my engine.

S B 435

I've been on the net, but I can't find any sites with info. They all just have stuff for decoding the casting numbers. So... I was hoping I could find some help here. You guys did a great job last time, and I'm looking forward to it again.

BTW - The last three numbers could possibly be 436. I sanded the area a little bit for a better view, and it seems the numbers are stamped on the corner a bit instead of completly on the flat surface. Anyway...

Thanks for the help!

Kevin
kc21
03-12-2002, 06:21 PM
Oh, in case you want to know, here's the other numbers I've come up with:

Block casting: 1382201

Intake casting: 1249169-2

Head casting: 1233472

Thanks again!
David Gramlow
03-12-2002, 08:28 PM
Kevin,
From the buicks.net site, it looks like the SB makes it a 1970 350 V8 4bbl. If I recall your earlier posts, you stated it is a V8? The reason I ask is, that site also shows SB on the 1970 L6 engine. I can't help you with the 435 part.
quick85
03-12-2002, 08:45 PM
BUICK ENGINE FACT CHART shows the SB to be a 1970 350 4 bbl. 285 hp/375 tor. 9 to 1 comp. i have this book , if any body wants me to look up an engine code. pat myers
kc21
03-12-2002, 09:55 PM
Thanks, quick 85.

Are you sure about the 285 hp/375 tor statement? We'd like to sell this engine for some "first car money", so I must be sure on everything I say to the potential buyers :) I would like to advertise the 285 hp, but don't want to be laughed at if I give out false info... know what I mean?

Do you guys think there is anything I should know or look up before we put the engine up for sale?

Thanks!

Oh, BWT -- here's the other post for anyone interested: http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=698

Thanks again.
quick85
03-12-2002, 11:46 PM
kc, i trust this book, i ordered it from postons. a known and trusted buick parts and info dealer. it has'nt been wrong one time yet.:Brow: pat myers
kc21
03-13-2002, 10:04 AM
Great! So what do you guys think I can get for an engine like this? Most of the accessories aren't hooked up to it, though. Off the top of my head, I think only the starter and exhaust headers are on it -- everything else is there though... just sitting in the trunk! I figure that will bring the price down a bit :gt: I don't know enough about engines yet to just go out there and slap it all back together yet, either, so I guess I'm stuck. I guess, if there is a good price difference, I could try and find someone to help.

A 285-hp Buick small block will go for a pretty penny, right?

Whaddya think?
David Gramlow
03-13-2002, 10:12 AM
Demand isn't real high for a 350 Buick. Even a 455 sitting like your 350 might only bring a couple hundred. There was a 455 for sale around here a couple months ago, for only $150. It all depends on demand...
kc21
03-13-2002, 11:21 AM
There's no miles on this engine, though. The block and intake were all put together, but it was never 100% finished (like I said... not all accessories are installed yet). If it still only brings $150 bucks, then I might as well invest some money in an old Camero, Monte Carlo, or Cutlass Supreme, swap the engines, and sell it that way!
David Gramlow
03-13-2002, 03:23 PM
Kevin, if you had some receipts or other documentation of what was done to the engine, and when, it would help you get top dollar for it. I don't know what top dollar might be, but a professional rebuild of my 350 by a previous owner 6 yrs ago cost the owner about $2800 at a shop. Do-it-yourselfer's would cost much less. My 350 got a full rebuild including forged 10:1 pistons, balanced, etc... Of course that doesn't mean my engine would sell for $2800 :shock: Would also help if it was complete and running.
Darryl Roederer
03-13-2002, 03:53 PM
Kevin-
Where in the world are you?
Let's see if we can get you hooked up with someone in your area that can help you.
kc21
03-13-2002, 05:14 PM
I'm from Mattoon, IL but the engine is in Gays, IL.

Yes, it's a real town.

Stoip laughing.
kc21
03-14-2002, 10:34 PM
I didn't think anyone was in my area.

Right now there's a 79 Camaro in the paper -- no engine or tranny -- for $300. There's also a 77 Firebird -- no engine or tranny -- for $250/obo. It seems that just the engine alone won't get us much more than $250 tops, so I think I'd like to try and drop the engine into one of those cars. Around here, there are plenty of teens thinking a 350 in an F-body is hot crap, and they'll pay pretty nice so thay can go squeel their tires on the cruising road Friday and Saturday nights.