1965 LT code 401 strong running $?

[Deanoko]

Boys and Girls,

I've got a strong running LT code 401 (LT376 5H9328615), which I removed running, from my 1 owner, special order '64 last month, Feb, 2023, to make way for the current KW 425 I had built for it.

This 401 runs fine, but I wanted the correct engine in the car. 

From front to back it includes harmonic balancer, fuel pump, motor mounts, exhaust manifolds valve covers, pan, oil pump, distributor, plug wires, starter and flex plate.  You would need a new water pump, some gaskets, thermostat, coil with bracket temp sender, pulleys and carb and a couple bolts.  This is a balanced engine that has not been messed with. 

I have no written history on it, but did a dry compression check where it pulls 140-145 across the board.  I did not do a leak down check.   It doesn't smoke or drink, and the top end valve train is squeaky clean.

Has recent oil (Driven HR2) and filter change, although that would probably be drained for transport. 

I don't care if it goes back in a 65 Riv or a 32 Deuce coupe.  I just want it to get it put back into use. 

I'm in Oregon.  For info: 1 year ago it cost me $500 to get my KW, pre-rebuild, all apart and crated, from FL to here.  "Your mileage may vary".

Not sure what it's worth but I would feel quite comfortable hanging the rest of the bits on and cranking it over my  It's in a heated garage as you can see. 

Open to reasonable offers. 

[gungeey]

Why don't you keep it around a while until you are sure the new engine is trouble-free? Your 425 was rebuilt by someone in FL?

[Deanoko]

It was rebuilt here in Portland, by THE go-to old school shop - Portland Engine Rebuilders.  They were very happy to see a 425, and bumped it a bit ahead of 300+ sbc's in the queue, PLUS their final assembly guy is "Mr. Nailhead" .

I have run it for 20 minutes at 2200 rpm.  It seems very, very happy. (As am I!)

With that in mind I am comfortable letting it go.