I have an opportunity to buy a 292 tomorrow. Looks like maybe a 100 dollars for engine complete with bell housing and granny gear 4 spd trans. Engine ran till yesterday, when it was removed from 67 Chevy truck.
Guy says it would overheat after running 5 minutes. He is a V8 guy, so he just pulled it and wants to unload it fast.
So, say it was overheated in the past. Seems very likely. If it was overheated, do these things crack anywhere. Or, are they pretty tough. I'm looking for a 292 to build, and I'm trying to judge if it might not even be a good core to start with. I know it will need rebuild of course. Are these things prone to block or head failure, or do they tend to be bulletproof.
Any input welcome,
Kevin
