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Author Topic: What is the fair price for this grey engine ?  (Read 3322 times)
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« on: February 07, 2021, 03:51:03 PM »
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Hello everyone  !

I have a grey  (sorry chrome Smiley complet engine for sale I just want to find out what is the reasonable price for it.
I had a bit of search on the net. You can find them  from a few hundred dollars (seized one) up  to $3000 for reconditioned one.
Mine is in a good working condition. Was taken out 5 years ago from my Fe. In storage since. Was reconditioned 10 years ago .( I was dobbed in for smoky engine. Wasn't fair, was uphill,  anyway no excuse for the qld transport department)   The reason I had to take out the engine because I replaced  with a v8.

Engine number : J87618 (EJ 138 cubic inch)
Twin Stromberg
Extractor
Mild camshaft (25/65 ?)
Lots of chrome bits on it
Come with an Opel 4 speed gearbox.

Thanks for any advice about the price.

Laszlo


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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2021, 03:57:27 PM »
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138 grey

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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2021, 07:55:03 PM »
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Price varies wildly, depending on how badly the buyer needs one.

Seized motor... about $100.

Freshly overhauled grey... two just sold on the FB/EK forum for $2500 each, from a very reputable seller.

My guess on your motor... perhaps $1000-$1500, mainly for the twin carbs and box being included.

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2021, 09:18:34 AM »
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Thanks Harv!

What do you think if I sell the motor parts separately worth the effort  ?
Maybe I can get more for it. I know lot more time and effort.

Cheers  : Laszlo
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2021, 11:37:58 AM »
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Laszlo ..What has been done that you cant see ,like balancing ,larger valves ,valve seat inserts ,is it bored ,if so what size ,has it been sleeved ,any info like that would always help for people to assess what they are buying ...Vern
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2021, 04:33:45 PM »
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You might get a little bit more for it parted out, but it will be a lot harder to sell. The more bits missing, the harder it is to sell it as a runner.

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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2021, 10:35:19 PM »
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Yes more chance of selling as a runner than half a motor and saying it used to run..keeping it together at least you can do a compression test if asked to and start it up on the ground..
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2021, 05:15:16 PM »
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Thanks guys for your advices !
 
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2021, 06:14:34 PM »
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i bought a running ej with hydramitac last year for $750, got it delivered with truckit.net for another $150

pahs59 cant be trusted, he acknowledged i was first in best dressed for his homemade rotisserie for the asking price and then sold it to someone else.

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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2021, 07:50:21 PM »
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 not a big fan of the fuel filter being on the pressure side of the fuel pump. Should that blow, then petrol continues to flow onto the exhaust manifold & then "good luck" from that point on.  Just a suggestion... Kevin.
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2021, 12:35:58 PM »
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Thanks Kevin !

I will pass this to the new owner. Sound like I was playing Russian roulette for about 15 years....
So guys thanks again for your input. I sold the engine this morning. I hope the new owner will have years and years smoke free fun with the engine....(not Russian roulette)

Cheers  : Laszlo
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