| trisailor | -- 07-30-2010 @ 11:46 PM |
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I am brand new to this forum, living in Minnesota. I would like to locate and purchase a V8-60 engine that hasn't already been completely cherried out. What and where are my best chances of this happening? What should I expect to spend initially? Thank you---Dean
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| JM | -- 07-31-2010 @ 3:48 AM |
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I would suggest you put an ad here in parts wanted and also go to http://www.fordbarn.com/ and place an ad there. You will have to register on Ford Barn to post there. You might also watch eBay. I bought 3 V860's there. Good luck. J.M.
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| trjford8 | -- 07-31-2010 @ 8:14 AM |
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Make sure when you buy one that it has been examined for cracks.Whether a V-8 60 or an 85 the block needs to be checked for cracks. Some can be repaired and some not. You don't want to spend good money on a block that cannot be repaired.
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| trisailor | -- 07-31-2010 @ 10:25 AM |
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JM- what shape were the blocks in? any cracks. were they complete? cost? when buying on-line and at a distance how does one address things like a cracked block? ain't no money-back guarantees on these old cast iron mechanics from a former era.
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| ford38v8 | -- 07-31-2010 @ 1:54 PM |
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trisailor, Your being in Minnesota, you're liable to find what you want at one of the numerous junkyards up there. Just wear high boots and don't stand in the tall grass! Also, you would do well by checking with Little Dearborn in Twin Cities. They keep a bulletin board for the convenience of their customers. You'll likely have to go there, but someone there may be good enough to read the board for you. I do beleive you'll find some V860 parts there, like the water pumps. http://www.littledearborn.com/ Alan
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| Stroker | -- 07-31-2010 @ 6:08 PM |
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Trisailor: Contact me at kalbach@wildbluepella.org. I might be able to help you, as I live in Iowa, and have some V8-60's that I need (because of space considerations, to part with. I know under Forum rules we are not supposed to list stuff anywhere but in the classifieds, but in this case, I believe we could satisfy a V8er to V8er need without getting the "dealers" involved. If this is a major problem, I'll withdraw my offer. Stroker
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| trisailor | -- 07-31-2010 @ 7:39 PM |
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thanks everyone, for your wonderful suggestions. I hope I haven't offended anyone for posting something that should have been in the classifieds. I'm just learning the ropes for this forum group. thank you all for your patience.
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| carcrazy | -- 07-31-2010 @ 11:42 PM |
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There is a running V8-60 listed in the Club Classifieds for $3,500 with transmission. If this engine, located in Michigan, has a good fully cast iron block, it might not be a bad idea to purchase it. I purchased a non-running, incomplete V8-60 engine in Hershey last year for $800. Parts for it so far have cost me over $2,000 and I still have to pay the machinist to overhaul it. They are out there, be patient and you'll get what you need.
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| JM | -- 08-01-2010 @ 7:40 AM |
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trisailor, all of the V860 blocks that I purchased on eBay were good. The prices ranged from $250 to $400 at that time, about 5 years ago. One was an old hydroplane engine that came with all kinds of extra parts, one was a very low mileage engine that had been removed early in the cars life, and the other is a complete engine that I have not even taken apart yet. I see them for sale quite often in the places I mentioned in my first post. As someone else said be patient and keep looking, they are out there. J.M. This message was edited by JM on 8-1-10 @ 7:10 PM
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