WTB WTD: 383 or 440 (preferably in central Texas)

• Jul 10, 2017

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Turns out my 'runs good' barn find 68 Charger has a cracked block the seller neglected to mention. It does run, just won't hold coolant. Anyway, I'm not looking for anything special or super HP, just a decent running big block I can drive around. Car was originally 383 2bbl. Thanks

 

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tmaleck said:

......68 Charger has a cracked block.....just won't hold coolant....

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As in coolant in the crankcase contaminating the oil or leaking externally? Check the expansion plugs. The tin one rot out over time.
Some cracks can be repaired.

 

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I have a 68 hp block if interested. Needs to be rebuilt. Also enough parts to put one together. Intakes, cam, lifters, distributor and ECU.