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drive train => engine => Topic started by: andy on December 12, 2010, 09:05:27 PM

Title: NOS crate engine value
Post by: andy on December 12, 2010, 09:05:27 PM

Any idea as to value of white nos crate motor?

Thanks,
Andy

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: steve-0 on December 12, 2010, 11:52:01 PM

i found one of those in a barn once. happy days :)
a few months ago someone tried to sell one on ebay but it didnt sell, i forget what he was asking for it though. if you list it on ebay feel free to add something to the listing like "for more information on restoring halftracks go to www.halftackinfo.com" we got a few new members when i did that on the last halftrack i put on there.
sorry i couldn't help on the price. where are you located?

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: andy on December 13, 2010, 09:00:33 AM

Hi Steve-O
I'm looking at purchasing an m2a1 and the seller has the crate engine with it. I'm just trying to figure out pricing so i know if I'm paying too much for it. On rebuilding these engines, are parts still available for them easily?

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: steve-0 on December 15, 2010, 02:07:37 PM

parts are still available through some of the halftrack parts suppliers. i bought a few complete gasket sets from tanks to go for $75 each a while back. im working on finding sources other than them though. these engines where also used in white trucks so there should be something out there.

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: Tapper02 on December 17, 2010, 05:48:34 PM

I think the going rate is around $4,500 from the two big suppliers....and you have to provide your old engine as a core return.

I bought a factory rebuild from a guy in England last year for $3,600 and got to keep my old engine (which runs) to work on later.

-Tom

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: andy on December 18, 2010, 10:25:41 AM

Thanks guys. Has anyone ever upgraded the engine to a late model v8 ? Just curious as there would be more power etc. I know, blasphemy.

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: steve-0 on December 18, 2010, 07:51:05 PM

a cummins turbo diesel would work better and also fit better. it is also an inline 6cyl. there was one on ebay a few years ago with that conversion.

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: dfanders on December 20, 2010, 02:47:52 PM

We have a M2A1 with a AMC 360 V8 in it. It also had the Tranny and T case replaced. I will say that she has the sound of a early 70's muscle car. As for speed? well you are still limited by the front and rear gear ratio. As we don't have a working speedo, not sure what she gets up to.
The halftrack came this way , and we are gonig to be putting an orginal 160 and tranny/tcase back in. This config now leaves us with NO hand brake. So if we lose brakes...downshift quick !

Title: Re: NOS crate engine value
Post by: andy on December 20, 2010, 03:18:03 PM

Any pics? love to see how it looks.

Andy

Quote from: dfanders on December 20, 2010, 02:47:52 PM

We have a M2A1 with a AMC 360 V8 in it. It also had the Tranny and T case replaced. I will say that she has the sound of a early 70's muscle car. As for speed? well you are still limited by the front and rear gear ratio. As we don't have a working speedo, not sure what she gets up to.
The halftrack came this way , and we are gonig to be putting an orginal 160 and tranny/tcase back in. This config now leaves us with NO hand brake. So if we lose brakes...downshift quick !