I have seen some deals from time to time, but the problem with
engines is that you generally need to be in the seller's area or
there is a large shipping cost. (Not to mention that it is always
nice to be able to see the engine in question, and don't forget to
factor in the trustworthiness of the individual you are dealing
with.) I have seen big blocks selling for as low as $200, all the
way up to $20,000. Keep in mind that if you buy a tired engine
for $200-400 that you will most likely need to throw $1-2K at
it for a rebuild, either immediately or in the near future.
So, whatever engine you find, it probably wouldn't hurt to add
a thousand dollars or three to the price to figure out what it is
actually going to cost you. Even more, if the engine needs machining
or if you need to pay someone else to rebuild it for you.
---Jon-
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