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Originally posted by matt13421342
I don't mean to interject, but hosing an engine down with "Engine Bright" might make it look "clean" but the serial number on that engine is what most people should be looking at. I'd rather buy an engine that looks honest than one that has had a pressure washer pointed at it but no history.
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I agree that hosing an engine down doesn't guarantee anything.
however you often find used engines that are kept constantly clean by the owner/seller and this can impart some sense of knowledge, pride and care for the seller. I think my cleaned up comment was more about showing that this motor's condition is realtively unknown. And that facts, numbers, descriptions about the carbs and other valuable items are going to sell this motor
serial numbers are nice, but that doesn't tell me diddly... about wether this motor is a $300 core of scrap metal, or a good running motor that doesn't smoke too much and can be bolted into a car and used as is.
even with serial numbers, it would make a LOT of difference in value. I wouldn't offer over 1K for practically any core motor
(well maybe a twin cam -4 motor)
I'm out..
sorry for the hijack and sorry for venting..
good luck with your sale