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Caseys69
02-26-2018, 03:49 PM
This is an October 17th 1968 dated 272 L78 shortblock. The block is .030 with Keith Black pistons on 3/8th Dimple rods. It has a 6223 crank. The cam is a brand new comp cams roller cam. The suffix code is KF for a 69 chevelle L78 with a TH400. These was just completely gone thru with all new bearings, completely disassembled and clean. Machine shop bill was $1270

$3500. Shipping is available

708 287 2914

There is a VIN by the oil filter, i bought this motor from the original owner who still has the car, and bought it brand new.

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luzl78
02-26-2018, 09:39 PM
Why wouldn’t the owner keep the original motor and still has the car?

Caseys69
02-27-2018, 12:04 AM
He swapped it out with a 512 427 shortblock. Theres a personal story behind it that i dont want to share as to why hes doing it

Caseys69
05-31-2018, 05:39 PM
up

Caseys69
07-05-2018, 06:30 PM
bump

Postsedan
08-26-2018, 09:36 PM
I cannot believe this engine has not Sold :(

Dan

Caseys69
04-21-2019, 05:55 PM
Bringing this back up, has now been completely freshened up. Disassembled. cleaned, all new rod, main, cam bearings, brand new comp cams roller cam

69PostSSChevelle
04-21-2019, 08:53 PM
PM sent

Postsedan
04-21-2019, 09:11 PM
Buy it Randy :)

Dan

dlv4540
04-22-2019, 03:49 AM
I got a set of 3919840 square port heads dated J-30-8 & J-31-8 that are in line with the time frame of the block if anybody needs a set for it. I have a set of new stainless valves and the springs to put them together as well.

Caseys69
04-22-2019, 10:45 PM
PM sent

replied sir!

Caseys69
04-27-2019, 04:11 PM
Bump

69PostSSChevelle
04-27-2019, 10:31 PM
PM sent

Caseys69
04-28-2019, 07:15 PM
SOLD Thanks SYC