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Deal or Not? Testarossa Crate Engine

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by 1RedHead, Jul 17, 2020.

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  1. 1RedHead

    1RedHead Rookie

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    Looks like it just sold for over $41k. Interesting part is that if you look at the sellers other auctions, he also has a 308 and 328 crate engine.
     
  2. rpissm

    rpissm Formula 3

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    I'd say not a deal.

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  3. turbo-joe

    turbo-joe F1 Veteran

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    would be good to post a link what you are refering to

    or do you think because of the worldwide covid-19 problem all mutated and can now read your thinkings? ;)
     
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  4. 1RedHead

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  5. built2grind

    built2grind Formula Junior
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    Sold new from Monterey, CA : )
     
  6. 1RedHead

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    Sold new for over $40k. That is a very expensive makings for a coffee table.
     
  7. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    If gearbox included, I'd go OKish deal; if no gearbox, not so much.

    Although the invoice is dated 1989, the engine SN of 00530, I think, is quite early. Might be an early block that got internally recycled for some reason or other so maybe it got built closer to ~1989 specs, but if built in 1985-6, I believe that there are some significant updates/service bulletins that occurred along the away so those might need to be done. Just a thought...
     
  8. Newman

    Newman F1 World Champ
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    Anyone ever paid to rebuild one? New liners and 48 valves plus guides?
     
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  9. lagunacc

    lagunacc F1 Rookie
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    What's your opinion on the condition after the long storage?
     
  10. Newman

    Newman F1 World Champ
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    I bought 3 512M crate engines that sat since 1996 and did cold leakdown tests on them. 2.5% leakdown on all 12 cylinders.

    I replaced the water pump seals which in retrospect they didn't need after seeing the condition. I replaced no other seals or gaskets, just timing belts and accessory belts. 2 were installed by myself and have been in use ever since, the 3rd went to someone in the US.
     
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  11. jjeffries

    jjeffries Formula Junior

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    Makes me think of all those surplus RR Merlins in crates available after WW2.

    John
     
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  12. ago car nut

    ago car nut F1 Veteran
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    There was aprox. three engines built for every one air-frame. I have seen in Latrobe Pa. un-crated original Allison V12 aircraft engines. They say the silver plated bearings need replated from sitting for 75+ years. Kermit Weeks bought a bunch of unused Merlins!
     

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