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One Brand New GM Production Line 350 Chevy Crate Engine Ordered From A Chevrolet
Dealer.
Information on the original tag reads as follows:
Motor R34 No 0466
Information on the tag on the oil pan originally supplied with the engine reads as follows:
R34
34 12513151
*10R34 M005090022*
(Please click on Documentation Page link above for scans of one tag and the original
instruction sheet included with the engine from GM)
This sale is for an engine that was assembled by my Dad, and I will attempt to describe as
best I can what it was intended for; what performance equipment has been installed and
why; a little about my Dad and his background in engines; and why we are selling it.
First, my Dad is 77 and has been working with all things mechanical since he was just a kid.
His line of work for many years was die building and stampings; primarily for the auto
industry but other types of work as well. Later he changed directions and began rebuilding
equipment: everything from industrial equipment (mills, lathes, plastic equipment, etc.); to
material handling equipment (forklifts, etc.); even farm tractors. He also designed and built
many pieces of custom equipment that would do anything from washing large progressive
dies to adding solder to delicate electrical terminals. After illness made closing his business
a necessity, he moved out to the country to play in the dirt, which is where he is today :)
Through the years the one thing my Dad has always loved is engines and anything you put
them in, but racing is the one thing that still remains closest to his heart. He tore apart his
first engine at the age of 13 and did his first engine rebuild at 16 on a Model A panel truck
engine. He has been at it ever since. He raced semi-late model stock from his late teens
through his early thirties and held the qualifying record for every track he ran at throughout
the years he raced. He won many races and one championship.
Needless to say, I’m very proud of my Dad :)
(I have included two links to photos from my Dad’s racing days)
The engine we are selling here was ordered and bought by my Dad from GM for a specific
piece of hay handling equipment that my Dad designed for use here on our farm. He had
designed the hay handler for picking up small square bales from large fields quickly and
efficiently and was looking for long term engine reliability. The cab was going to be
fabricated from the sheet metal from a ‘73 El Camino and was to be air conditioned; hence
the AC unit you see on the engine. As you can see in the photos, he bought the best
performance equipment that was available at the time.
However, times change and our plans changed too. We are now going to bale large square
bales instead of small squares. We already have the equipment needed to move large
squares so we are not going to build the hay handler after all. We have invested a GREAT
deal of money in the engine and other components of the hay handler; some of which we
have sold, some we will keep for other uses on the farm.
(If this engine does not sell, is is my hope that it will be put into the restoration we are
planning for our Hesston Windrower. It will make a very, very cool addition to a classic
Hesston mower.)
That is the background on my Dad and his experience in engines and related things; and
why we bought, then decided to sell the engine. Now I will go into some of the specifics on
the engine itself.
Again, this is a Brand New GM Factory Production Line Crate Engine. It is NOT a rebuilt
engine; NOT a restored engine; NOT a “crate” engine from someone’s engine shop. It is a
NEW, never installed, NEVER STARTED OR RUN Factory crate engine bought from a Chevy
dealer. It is a 350 (5.7 liter) Chevrolet engine that has never been run. (Please see the
documentation link page for scans of the actual information page sent with the engine, it
gives the specifics of the engine year(s), components info, etc.) The engine has been stored
on the engine rack pictured (which is NOT included with the engine); kept in a “sleeping
bag” in our heated machine shop. There is NO rust on the engine, it looked (before painting)
like it did the day we uncrated it.
When we decided to sell the engine we had to decide whether to sell it “as is” or paint it and
install the performance components. My Dad made the decision to put it together and spent
countless days (to all hours of the night) getting it to look the way you see here. It is truly
stunning, at least to me. It is the prettiest engine he has ever assembled. (And he does not
seem to be all that keen on selling it now :))
Dad chose this particular version 91 - 93 Chevy short block for a number of reasons:
reliability - he was not interested in high horsepower, he wanted longevity and reliability
with fuel economy, something important for farm equipment. He wanted the simplicity and
reliability of fuel injection so he chose this particular engine because it was designed for TBI
- throttle-body injection (and therefore it is not machined for a fuel pump). Also, this engine
has a one piece rear main seal and some Corvette spec upgrades like the roller tappet
camshaft and water pump. This engine, as configured, will put out ABOUT 300 HP and
could see, with proper care and maintenance, a good 100,000 miles before needing major
work - that is why we chose it for our project.
As mentioned before, the hay handler was intended to be air conditioned so my Dad chose
a beautiful AC compressor from Ididit, which happens to be right down the road from us.
My Dad does not recall who we got the polished alternator from - it is brand new, and he
believes it to be a 110 Amp, 12 volt, using a one wire system.
The performance components are top of the line and most came from Summit Racing:
The Holley TBI System was chosen because the operator can manually adjust engine
settings from inside the vehicle that it is installed on (please see photos for closeups). The
things that can be adjusted are: the choke; accelerator; idle; main jet; and high RPM. You
have complete control without having to buy a “chip” to make engine changes, just turn a
dial to make your adjustments yourself - a very SIMPLE system! The wiring for the TBI (see
photos) uses plug-in connectors; by following the including instructions hook-up should be
very simple.
The folks at Summit Racing recommended the Mallory distributor and coil (see photos) for
the Holley TBI system. The distributor is a mechanical advance (not vacuum) system. The
coil is meant to be mounted on the firewall and comes with a long wire for this type of
installation.
Dad chose the hot pink Taylor spark plug wires because they look good with the polished
aluminum accessories. Though you cannot see it well in the pictures, the wires thread
through chrome plated wire loom brackets that are mounted to the sides of the block; they
are very, very nice.
The water pump is a Corvette spec, short style, high volume pump in polished aluminum. It
too was purchased from Summit.
The March High Performance Pulley System was chosen by my Dad because he felt it was
the best package on the market. Our application did not require power steering therefore no
bracket, pulley or serpentine belt are included. If you require a power steering pump the
aluminum pulleys (and serpentine belts) are available at Summit. All the March pulleys and
brackets are polished aluminum that have a clear powder coat finish for added protection.
The Holley Air Cleaner system was chosen for it’s capacity, reputation and incredibly cool
looks.
The Hooker Exhaust Header System was chosen for it’s narrow profile and reputation.
Dad picked Edelbrock valve covers because they are heavy cast polished aluminum and
again, the Edelbrock reputation for quality.
As seen in the photos the engine has a Summit Racing High Torque starter installed, which
can be rotated for frame clearance if needed.
The oil adaptor plate is intended for use with a remote mount dual oil filter system that
mounts to the firewall. We highly recommend using dual oil filters on this engine. The oil
pan is polished aluminum with a striking paint scheme that makes the bottom of the engine
as pretty as the top (please see photos). The actual capacity of the oil pan is unknown and
will need to be determined by the buyer - the chrome dipstick sent for the engine was an
inch too long and had to be shortened, taking the capacity markings with it. Once the oil
capacity is determined the dipstick will need to be remarked.
PLEASE NOTE: because this is a brand new engine that has never been run the buyer
MUST remove the distributor (which has been deliberately left out-of-time) and manually run
the oil pump to pressurize the system BEFORE starting the engine. THIS IS A MUST!!! A
tool for manually driving the oil pump is readily available for this purpose.
The engine does NOT come with a flywheel because we do not know if the buyer intends to
use an automatic or manual transmission. (We have a stock factory flywheel that we bought
for the engine for use with a manual transmission - it will be sold in a separate eBay auction)
The engine has over $60 in various stainless steel bolts and accessories - about 80% of the
bolts are stainless.
The engine mounts installed are for shipping purposes only.
The engine was painted with 3 coats of Rustoleum primer and 3 coats of Rustoleum Saftey
Purple. Dad chose the color because it looks really good with polished aluminum and
chrome. We have one extra can that will be included in case the buyer wants to paint the
trans to match the engine.
That pretty much covers it. As you can see, the engine is beautiful and has all the goodies.
My Dad spared no expense, he intended it to not only look good, but to last. He used all the
right names: Chevy, Edelbrock, Holley, March, Hooker, Mallory, Ididit, and so on. He wanted
the good stuff on this one. And he got it.
I believe it is the most beautiful thing he has ever put together. And I would not mind too
much if it does not sell, I have something I want to put it in - the Hesston.
Dad has something he wants to put it in - the living room... :)))
(He would too!)
Dealer.
Information on the original tag reads as follows:
Motor R34 No 0466
Information on the tag on the oil pan originally supplied with the engine reads as follows:
R34
34 12513151
*10R34 M005090022*
(Please click on Documentation Page link above for scans of one tag and the original
instruction sheet included with the engine from GM)
This sale is for an engine that was assembled by my Dad, and I will attempt to describe as
best I can what it was intended for; what performance equipment has been installed and
why; a little about my Dad and his background in engines; and why we are selling it.
First, my Dad is 77 and has been working with all things mechanical since he was just a kid.
His line of work for many years was die building and stampings; primarily for the auto
industry but other types of work as well. Later he changed directions and began rebuilding
equipment: everything from industrial equipment (mills, lathes, plastic equipment, etc.); to
material handling equipment (forklifts, etc.); even farm tractors. He also designed and built
many pieces of custom equipment that would do anything from washing large progressive
dies to adding solder to delicate electrical terminals. After illness made closing his business
a necessity, he moved out to the country to play in the dirt, which is where he is today :)
Through the years the one thing my Dad has always loved is engines and anything you put
them in, but racing is the one thing that still remains closest to his heart. He tore apart his
first engine at the age of 13 and did his first engine rebuild at 16 on a Model A panel truck
engine. He has been at it ever since. He raced semi-late model stock from his late teens
through his early thirties and held the qualifying record for every track he ran at throughout
the years he raced. He won many races and one championship.
Needless to say, I’m very proud of my Dad :)
(I have included two links to photos from my Dad’s racing days)
The engine we are selling here was ordered and bought by my Dad from GM for a specific
piece of hay handling equipment that my Dad designed for use here on our farm. He had
designed the hay handler for picking up small square bales from large fields quickly and
efficiently and was looking for long term engine reliability. The cab was going to be
fabricated from the sheet metal from a ‘73 El Camino and was to be air conditioned; hence
the AC unit you see on the engine. As you can see in the photos, he bought the best
performance equipment that was available at the time.
However, times change and our plans changed too. We are now going to bale large square
bales instead of small squares. We already have the equipment needed to move large
squares so we are not going to build the hay handler after all. We have invested a GREAT
deal of money in the engine and other components of the hay handler; some of which we
have sold, some we will keep for other uses on the farm.
(If this engine does not sell, is is my hope that it will be put into the restoration we are
planning for our Hesston Windrower. It will make a very, very cool addition to a classic
Hesston mower.)
That is the background on my Dad and his experience in engines and related things; and
why we bought, then decided to sell the engine. Now I will go into some of the specifics on
the engine itself.
Again, this is a Brand New GM Factory Production Line Crate Engine. It is NOT a rebuilt
engine; NOT a restored engine; NOT a “crate” engine from someone’s engine shop. It is a
NEW, never installed, NEVER STARTED OR RUN Factory crate engine bought from a Chevy
dealer. It is a 350 (5.7 liter) Chevrolet engine that has never been run. (Please see the
documentation link page for scans of the actual information page sent with the engine, it
gives the specifics of the engine year(s), components info, etc.) The engine has been stored
on the engine rack pictured (which is NOT included with the engine); kept in a “sleeping
bag” in our heated machine shop. There is NO rust on the engine, it looked (before painting)
like it did the day we uncrated it.
When we decided to sell the engine we had to decide whether to sell it “as is” or paint it and
install the performance components. My Dad made the decision to put it together and spent
countless days (to all hours of the night) getting it to look the way you see here. It is truly
stunning, at least to me. It is the prettiest engine he has ever assembled. (And he does not
seem to be all that keen on selling it now :))
Dad chose this particular version 91 - 93 Chevy short block for a number of reasons:
reliability - he was not interested in high horsepower, he wanted longevity and reliability
with fuel economy, something important for farm equipment. He wanted the simplicity and
reliability of fuel injection so he chose this particular engine because it was designed for TBI
- throttle-body injection (and therefore it is not machined for a fuel pump). Also, this engine
has a one piece rear main seal and some Corvette spec upgrades like the roller tappet
camshaft and water pump. This engine, as configured, will put out ABOUT 300 HP and
could see, with proper care and maintenance, a good 100,000 miles before needing major
work - that is why we chose it for our project.
As mentioned before, the hay handler was intended to be air conditioned so my Dad chose
a beautiful AC compressor from Ididit, which happens to be right down the road from us.
My Dad does not recall who we got the polished alternator from - it is brand new, and he
believes it to be a 110 Amp, 12 volt, using a one wire system.
The performance components are top of the line and most came from Summit Racing:
The Holley TBI System was chosen because the operator can manually adjust engine
settings from inside the vehicle that it is installed on (please see photos for closeups). The
things that can be adjusted are: the choke; accelerator; idle; main jet; and high RPM. You
have complete control without having to buy a “chip” to make engine changes, just turn a
dial to make your adjustments yourself - a very SIMPLE system! The wiring for the TBI (see
photos) uses plug-in connectors; by following the including instructions hook-up should be
very simple.
The folks at Summit Racing recommended the Mallory distributor and coil (see photos) for
the Holley TBI system. The distributor is a mechanical advance (not vacuum) system. The
coil is meant to be mounted on the firewall and comes with a long wire for this type of
installation.
Dad chose the hot pink Taylor spark plug wires because they look good with the polished
aluminum accessories. Though you cannot see it well in the pictures, the wires thread
through chrome plated wire loom brackets that are mounted to the sides of the block; they
are very, very nice.
The water pump is a Corvette spec, short style, high volume pump in polished aluminum. It
too was purchased from Summit.
The March High Performance Pulley System was chosen by my Dad because he felt it was
the best package on the market. Our application did not require power steering therefore no
bracket, pulley or serpentine belt are included. If you require a power steering pump the
aluminum pulleys (and serpentine belts) are available at Summit. All the March pulleys and
brackets are polished aluminum that have a clear powder coat finish for added protection.
The Holley Air Cleaner system was chosen for it’s capacity, reputation and incredibly cool
looks.
The Hooker Exhaust Header System was chosen for it’s narrow profile and reputation.
Dad picked Edelbrock valve covers because they are heavy cast polished aluminum and
again, the Edelbrock reputation for quality.
As seen in the photos the engine has a Summit Racing High Torque starter installed, which
can be rotated for frame clearance if needed.
The oil adaptor plate is intended for use with a remote mount dual oil filter system that
mounts to the firewall. We highly recommend using dual oil filters on this engine. The oil
pan is polished aluminum with a striking paint scheme that makes the bottom of the engine
as pretty as the top (please see photos). The actual capacity of the oil pan is unknown and
will need to be determined by the buyer - the chrome dipstick sent for the engine was an
inch too long and had to be shortened, taking the capacity markings with it. Once the oil
capacity is determined the dipstick will need to be remarked.
PLEASE NOTE: because this is a brand new engine that has never been run the buyer
MUST remove the distributor (which has been deliberately left out-of-time) and manually run
the oil pump to pressurize the system BEFORE starting the engine. THIS IS A MUST!!! A
tool for manually driving the oil pump is readily available for this purpose.
The engine does NOT come with a flywheel because we do not know if the buyer intends to
use an automatic or manual transmission. (We have a stock factory flywheel that we bought
for the engine for use with a manual transmission - it will be sold in a separate eBay auction)
The engine has over $60 in various stainless steel bolts and accessories - about 80% of the
bolts are stainless.
The engine mounts installed are for shipping purposes only.
The engine was painted with 3 coats of Rustoleum primer and 3 coats of Rustoleum Saftey
Purple. Dad chose the color because it looks really good with polished aluminum and
chrome. We have one extra can that will be included in case the buyer wants to paint the
trans to match the engine.
That pretty much covers it. As you can see, the engine is beautiful and has all the goodies.
My Dad spared no expense, he intended it to not only look good, but to last. He used all the
right names: Chevy, Edelbrock, Holley, March, Hooker, Mallory, Ididit, and so on. He wanted
the good stuff on this one. And he got it.
I believe it is the most beautiful thing he has ever put together. And I would not mind too
much if it does not sell, I have something I want to put it in - the Hesston.
Dad has something he wants to put it in - the living room... :)))
(He would too!)