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Old Oct 18, 2024 | 11:20 PM
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390 core value

I have a 1966 390 2V engine that is worn out.
4.05 bore and standard rods and mains.
Any idea as to what in might be worth???
Just looking for a guestimate.
Thanks
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 09:57 AM
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Best to start out in local, shipping would be bad for anyone else. Keep for a rebuilder yourself?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 10:50 AM
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Best to start out in local, shipping would be bad for anyone else. Keep for a rebuilder yourself?
I hope I never need it.
Thank you for your comments.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 06:09 PM
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a local fellow ford man needed a 390 so i gave him my wore out 1967 390 2v. i would guess close to scrap price though.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 06:34 PM
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My local (Portland, OR) ford yard charges $400 for a build-able core. $100 more for the accessories.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2024 | 09:58 PM
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I see them for sale between $500-800 I'm not sure what they get for them but the ads go away .
 
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 11:03 AM
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Thank you for the replies.
I was thinking $400??.
Now all I need to do is find someone who thinks the same thing and wants it.
I have no use for it and I think it would be somewhat desirable because its never been rebuilt.
Thanks again,
Kenny
 
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 01:24 PM
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Gosh, an engine even "refurbed" is a guess-timate.
I have a '66 FE 410 Merc engine in a '71 2wd F250. I think it is special because of the rare 410 engine in a later pickup.
No one else I know could give a hoot.
I have a real nice '69 Olds 455 marine engine waiting patiently for a transplant into my '57 ****** utility wagon.
No one else that I know cares. I really do try to avoid the reality that I am just as obsolete as these old muscle-era engines.
and the curse is, I probably have zero core value, hahaha

I have thought about giving an "Engine List" to my local machinist, just in case he has a client in need.
But, normally the "client" goes to the machinist with an engine in need.

Keep us posted on if you do find a buyer.
 
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Mabbco--no core or I couldn't find it.

$800 core here:

https://www.sandjengines.com/product/1961~Ford~LTD~1589

$700:

https://unitedengine.com/product/for...ngine-1963-76/

That '66 might be worn out, but can you make it run? Worth more....

But, it will take you time to sell it either way.

They made billions of these but I think we are getting down to the last few hundred thousand..... Don't scrap it.


 
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