stage 1

Hi all.

I have just been offered a original and complete Stage 1 engine w/a auto trans? Said not to have siezed, but have been sitting for some years and need overhaul.

Have not seen the items yet, and wonder how can I possitively identify them as a Stage 1. (Block, head, carb. numbers etc).
Did the Stage 1 come with auto trans? If so any difference from a standard TH400?

Price $2000. Too much?

Regards, Per.

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Way too much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unless this is an engine you've been looking for............#s match your car..............sounds like it's $1,500 overpriced !!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks Tufbuick.

I can most likely get the price down, and would like to have a look at it.
An overhaul locally are normally a standard $ 100 per cylinder + parts, so if it only need rings, bearings etc, it might be worth it?

What would be an acceptable price in Europe?
I am still interested in how to identify it.

Per.

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I'll take a stab at it.

The deck will be stamped with either:

RS For 69
SS For 70
TS For 71
WS For 72

The distributor should be 1112016 for all except 69, and I don't recall that one. The carb should be 7040246 for 70, 7041242 for 71, 7042242 or 7042942 for 72.

If you take off a head, the stage 1 valves (intake & exhaust) nearly touch each other. :bglasses:

 

Yes they did come with auto and they were different.

"BB" tags or some in 71 carried the Olds W30 "OW" tag.

 

Thanks a lot for info.

I've been told it is a 10:5 comp, (so it should be a 1970), and that it is turning over. Also said to have the original trans on it.

Will hopefully have a look at it this week-end and will bring all your info with me.
I'll be back with the result.

Regards, Per.

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