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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: athawk11 on August 28, 2014, 11:48:49 AM

Title: NOS Engine Block
Post by: athawk11 on August 28, 2014, 11:48:49 AM: Hi fellas,

I'm looking for a consensus and any other input you might like to share...ï¿½

A dollar value on an [size=14]NOS L-134 engine-- block only[/size]...in a crate.ï¿½ The pictures look legit.

I don't have the casting or serial numbers yet.

Tim
Title: Re: NOS Engine Block
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on August 28, 2014, 03:25:33 PM: Do you think it will need any machining? Is it still in cosmoline?

Tough to come up with a price...if you had a cracked block and needed a replacement I suppose the amount you would be willing to pay would be higher....$200 ?

Interesting find......

Randy
Title: Re: NOS Engine Block
Post by: Ryan_M on August 28, 2014, 04:36:55 PM: I have no personal experience with this but we've all heard multiple tales of guys going through 3 or 4 or 5 or more used blocks to find one without cracks.ï¿½ Figure $100-200 for every chance you take so what's it worth for a guaranteed good one right from the start? That's assuming the seller is offering some kind of guarantee at all. Just a guess here but I'd put a value of $500-600 on it in the right situation.

If you just really wanted to have it because it truly is NOS I'd see maybe even giving a little more. Who knows, you might luck out and find the letters "GPW" on it.ï¿½ :)
Title: Re: NOS Engine Block
Post by: Carls_jeep on August 28, 2014, 06:58:31 PM: I'd say $400 is about right for NOS in cosmoline but even then I'd be suspicious about the NOS part.

I think I would rather have a used good block rather than a NOS. The price is what ever the market demands.
Title: Re: NOS Engine Block
Post by: athawk11 on August 31, 2014, 09:36:11 AM: Gentlemen,

Thank you for the input. These blocks are bare.

Through PMs, I've had some additional help on this from a 2A member.

The casting number is: 908756.
The crates are labeled: TCP ( Transportation Parts Corporation )
They are coated with a dull reddish color.

These were part of the inventory from a local Denver business called Mile High Jeep Rebuilders and were purchased by them in the late '70s. When the business closed, most of the inventory was sold. The owner kept a few items for himself.

Tim
Title: Re: NOS Engine Block
Post by: Bob W on September 02, 2014, 12:25:02 PM: I'd really like to know the serial number and part number too!
Title: Re: NOS Engine Block
Post by: athawk11 on September 02, 2014, 11:09:01 PM: Hi Bob,
The gentleman promised to get back to me with additional info and photos. That was last Friday. I guess he's not that interested in selling me a block.

Tim.