6 pack Balancer?

[RemCharger]

That is an Industrial engine.

Good possibility it is,

No, it really is. There's no debate on that.

 

[Thunderdan]

I can see it now so I thought I would tell you: differences in cylinder head design, exhaust manifolds and spark plug positioning.

Perhaps, but the short block should be standard fare (albeit with low compression pistons), right?

 

[furious70]

You should have a useable block and crank. No real reason to use the rods though you can. Plus you have to get it out of the RV. Hopefully you got the RV for free.
I've said no to a free RV with a car 440 in it because of all the baggage to deal with, removal and disposal

 

[Thunderdan]

You should have a useable block and crank. No real reason to use the rods though you can. Plus you have to get it out of the RV. Hopefully you got the RV for free.
I've said no to a free RV with a car 440 in it because of all the baggage to deal with, removal and disposal

Hell's bells, Fellas. After comparing it to the pics of the engine in this thread I can see that it's an industrial engine. Now I just have to confirm whether it's a 413 or 440 to determine if it's worth pulling as I have a high mileage 440 I can combine it with (if it turns out to be a 440). It's cramped at the top so access to tip of engine ID pad is near impossible for now.

The price was free-99, but I agree- that's a ton of effort to get what will amount to a handful of parts and some scrap iron.

 

[66Satellite47]

I didn't think they made 440 industrial engines but could be wrong. RV's seemed to have a wide variety of engines, especially the van style.

 

[Thunderdan]

I didn't think they made 440 industrial engines but could be wrong. RV's seemed to have a wide variety of engines, especially the van style.

Yeah, I'm finding that out the more research I'm plowing through so looks like we're left with a with what a lot of folks are finding when they come across one of these in other forums/threads; a small-bore RB block with funky top end that doesn't lend itself to performance or interchangeability on cars and light duty trucks. BUT there's a usable steel-crank short-block core provided that the crank's flywheel flange is the 6 bolt patten. .....which seems unlikely. All that said, it might just remain where it is for now - between the frame rails of a derelict RV near downtown San Antonio. The property owner just wants it gone so if anyone may be able to use it, feel free to DM me.

 

[Thunderdan]

Verified what ya'll knew and what I found out- it's a 413. Surprised to see a 4 barrel on it (and a Holley no less, too) as what most of what I found was that the industrial 413's were low-compression 2 barrels. Again, if anyone's interested or can use this, let me know.