Larry,
I got a complete one from a junkyard in very poor shape for $160. Didn't
turn over and needed three sleeves.
Machining costs were $851
Crank ground and polished, rods resized, new pistons fitted, block cleaned,
sleeved, decked, and rebored, new cam bearings installed, lined bored.
Head magnafluxed, hardened seats installed and ground, surfaced. Flywheel
surfaced.
By the time you figue in all the new parts, pistons, gaskets, valves,
guides, bearings, water pump, cam, etc., a 1275 in perfect condition will
cost you about $1500. If the pistons and cam are good, you will spend a bit
less. But if you want a good dependable motor that will give years of
trouble free service, you shouldn't spend much less.
Any of you out there paying less for that much machining, send me the name
and address of the guy that will be my new machinist.
Glen
> Hey gang,
>
> What's a 1275 motor (complete less carbs and distributor) condition and
> mileage unknown, worth? I am able to turn the motor by hand. Much past
> that it's a crap shoot.
> Anyone take a ball park guess?
>
> Larry Pitts
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