426 max wedge engine

[stage3]

Quote from the ad: "426 max wedge engine. Condition is Used. Local pickup only. The engine is fantastic condition the block has no signs of any damage, neither do the heads, intake, carbs or anything els. eBay only allows me to post 12 photos, I have pictures of inside the valley, the heads without the valve cover on, and the the crank without the oil pan on. Everything is original to engine, the casting number for the heads are 2402286. This engine came out of a 1963 Plymouth Savoy. I believe this is a mark 3 max wedge race engine, the high compression version. Engine spins with no problem and does not show any damage on the main caps or rods or rod caps. Please do not hesitate to call me or text me with any questions 7eight6-two3six-4four6eight. I can help arrange shipping."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/426-max-wedge-engine/124217422872?hash=item1cebef7418:g:GZ8AAOSw-sRe3sIg

Looks like a "Buy it now for $8500
not mine ...just thought i would share...ebay right now....yes i must be bored!!lol.

 

[Jerry Hall]

Does anyone know what the going price is on an engine this complete and condition, per the description.

 

[chooch]

Yah he's dreaming

 

[Cojohnso1]

If I had a car in need? I wouldn't even bother haggle on price. (Assuming #s and condition check's out.) These motors don't come along often.

 

[Ski 61701]

286 heads are stage 1 / 2 heads
518 heads are stage 3

 

[62MAX]

286 heads are stage 1 / 2 heads
518 heads are stage 3

You'll probably jump on me for this but there was no Stage 1 engine!

 

[Ski 61701]

You'll probably jump on me for this but there was no Stage 1 engine!

You are correct.. but as not to offend anyone or start a disagreement with someone saying if there is a 2 and a 3 there has to be a stage 1, I figured keep things simple... Good eye, and no harm in saying what you said

 

[Cojohnso1]

I've never understood the "Stage" labels. The 518 was in '64. Think the public made up "Stage" after the productions of 62-64. I also believe that the heads are nearly identical? Maybe small porting differences? (Although I could be wrong.)

 

[stage3]

i dont know,,,if u need or want an original max motor, and this "appears" to be std bore, u can do a heck of alot worse,,,the intake boss has not been milled as per pics, the intake has 750 carbs, stage 2, correct stampings, with oil pan, looks to be aftermarket maybe, with factory exhaust manifolds. and he has make offer....1 can part it and make some dough, maybe...i'm too far away or i mite try and wedge a deal.

 

[Cojohnso1]

i dont know,,,if u need or want an original max motor, and this "appears" to be std bore, u can do a heck of alot worse,,,the intake boss has not been milled as per pics, the intake has 750 carbs, stage 2, correct stampings, with oil pan, looks to be aftermarket maybe, with factory exhaust manifolds. and he has make offer....1 can part it and make some dough, maybe...i'm too far away or i mite try and wedge a deal.

I agree. Because of the rarity, there is not one can do but a build to original. Thus would need a '63 platform. Let alone the tuning expertise for such a build. Too many better "Hot Rod" options. But have to admit. "Intriguing"

 

[Ski 61701]

There are parts and pieces on that appear to be decent in the pics. But in my dealings with MW stuff you really need to look at first hand. Reason being this stuff has usually been "raced to death" before it gets posted for sale. I would ask to have heads pulled off to check how bad the valve seats are sunk. The thing is yes you can put seats in them...bad part is there is very little "meat" in the seat area itself...high probability of hitting water jacket. When the seat is installed.. there is going to be a decent size overhang into the floor of exhaust port...messes with the flow#s.
Fine tooth comb with this stuff..easy to get burned with someone else's used up parts.

 

[stage3]

The thing is yes you can put seats in them.

the heads on my 440 in my cars running stage 2 heads, had to have all seats and guides replaced last summer,,nothing out of the ordinary,valves were not sunk,, runs great now,,really depends on how many valve jobs have been done in the past,,,machinist said my heads looked good...for what ever thats worth,,,basicly just need to check anything u buy.

 

[chooch]

I think it's over priced 2-3k there are a lot of incorrect parts on that motor for that kind of money not to mention the manifolds look to be repro & maybe one is even cracked down by the flange even if I needed those dates & stampings I'd never pay $8500 for that. the rods even look like there maybe incorrect.

 

[Jerry Hall]

I think it's over priced 2-3k there are a lot of incorrect parts on that motor for that kind of money not to mention the manifolds look to be repro & maybe one is even cracked down by the flange even if I needed those dates & stampings I'd never pay $8500 for that.

I was thinking it was 2K overpriced, but after texting the guy maybe more now.

 

[stage3]

I was thinking it was 2K overpriced, but after texting the guy maybe more now. View attachment 961895 View attachment 961896 View attachment 961897

L2295 .030 are for a 440, 4.350 bore,,,that means that 426 block has been bored .100 over, definately affects the value, like in half if not more....if somebody needs those date codes correct, here u go, otherwise,,,,pass. he would do better $$$ to part it.

 

[Jerry Hall]

L2295 .030 are for a 440, 4.350 bore,,,that means that 426 block has been bored .100 over, definately affects the value, like in half if not more....if somebody needs those date codes correct, here u go, otherwise,,,,pass. he would do better $$$ to part it.

I didn't look up the pistons, but did wonder why so much of the valve reliefs were gone with his said 30 over bore.

 

[Cojohnso1]

Well the #s and condition is unraveling. Like most these motors that come along.

 

[slimt]

I like the way you guys scope this stuff out. 50 or so years from when this was conceived , sellers sure know how to hype up a sale to catch that 1 person that does not know any better.

That is why I am here. The knowledge here is outstanding.

I just sit back and learn.

 

[Jerry Hall]

I like the way you guys scope this stuff out. 50 or so years from when this was conceived , sellers sure know how to hype up a sale to catch that 1 person that does not know any better.

That is why I am here. The knowledge here is outstanding.

I just sit back and learn.

That's the exact reason I asked my initial question. I have been around this stuff forever, but come up short on answers sometimes. To heck with a engine that's 100 over which will need 8 sleeves if the block is not trash, and we haven't even saw the condition of the heads. Plus Miami is a long ride for nothing because I would not consider something that questionable without seeing it in person.

 

[slimt]

Yup. Sales tactic is one thing. But the what to look for is good. Its stuff like this that can turn someone away from cool stuff and probably from getting duped. Its a great learning experiance.