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WTB MB Engine/Block

Post by jeepagain » Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:28 pm

Hello! Posted this in the engine sticky, but thought I'd post separately as well.

Looking for MB engine/block in the range of 238,000 +/-

Pretty flexible on the +/- range, since I had to estimate the frame number based on the tub number to lead to an estimated engine number. Kinda like a bad photocopy of a bad photocopy. :lol: This is to replace the 440 Americar engine currently in my '43 MB.

Located in the Midwest.

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Post by Adam » Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:23 pm

Do you have a ser no range, + or - is a little vague. Are u lookong for all the bolt on stuff too or are the parts on the 440 good.

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Post by jeepagain » Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:17 pm

Adam wrote:
Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:23 pm
Do you have a ser no range, + or - is a little vague. Are u lookong for all the bolt on stuff too or are the parts on the 440 good.

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I'm pretty flexible on the +/-, but to be a little more specific, let's say +/- 5,000 for starters.

I don't need all the bolt on stuff as 440 parts are good, but I'd be fine taking an engine that had them if that was seller's preference.

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Re: WTB MB Engine/Block

Post by Michael O. » Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:20 pm

Closest I have is MB 213364...it's a Feb '43 block. What is the serial number of the MB your looking to put your 238XXX engine into?
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Re: WTB MB Engine/Block

Post by Adam » Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:36 pm

I think i still have 1 in 290xxx and 1 in 270xxx. I would have to verify if they are still here and as to thier condition when i get home.

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Post by David H. Morganthall » Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:45 pm

The best I can do is 243379 cast on 2-24-43 which has no cracks and is 0.040" oversized on the bore.
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Post by jeepagain » Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:13 am

Michael O. wrote:
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:20 pm
Closest I have is MB 213364...it's a Feb '43 block. What is the serial number of the MB your looking to put your 238XXX engine into?
The frame tag is missing (PO welded plate there for steering box "upgrade"). So based off the tub number (120283) I estimate the frame number to be 218xxx (I believe tub and frame are original pair). From there I estimate the engine number to be 238xxx. But given the double estimate, the range is pretty wide.

What's condition of 213364 and where's it located?

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Post by jeepagain » Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:14 am

David H. Morganthall wrote:
Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:45 pm
The best I can do is 243379 cast on 2-24-43 which has no cracks and is 0.040" oversized on the bore.
Is this block only? And where's it located?

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Post by David H. Morganthall » Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:59 am

It is located in Maryland. Engine has been disassembled for inspection; all components are available.
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Re: WTB MB Engine/Block

Post by Michael O. » Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:22 am

jeepagain wrote:
Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:13 am
What's condition of 213364 and where's it located?
It's in original take out condition. It was stored at a warehouse (Sacks Brothers) since 1946 before I purchased it and about 20 others in the late 90's. I have not disassembled it besides pulling the oil pan off to check the machining date. Still has its original internals. I don't think it had a head but it may have....been about 20 years now since I purchased it.

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