stripyt6 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ello all! Not having sold a GT6 engine before with all the bits attached I'm unsure what I should ask for it! It's complete with stomburg carbs and manifold, delco remy dizzy, 4spd box. All in good nick and was running ok when removed (I upgraded a tad!) .. all it's missing is the shiny alloy rocker cover and one stud under the cover which we popped on the new engine as it was missing both app.The mechanic said it could maybe do with a decoking and carbs tuning up but other that that he thought it was a good runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripyt6 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 .. I suppose one miiillliiiiooon pounds and retiring early is out of the question .. paaahhh :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 £150 give or take, as long as you are happy to say it is def good. Of course, I could be miles off............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripyt6 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 crikey, that low, that's not big bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripyt6 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 well, it was running good oil pressure before removal, altho as said a decoke would be a good idea (as it's out anyway) and a carb tune up, I could have done it but saw somethingwith a little more poke to drop in and got carried away (no surprise there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Buying a second hand engine is always a gamble if you haven't seen / heard it running and haven't had the chance to do a compression test etc as you are trusting the vendor's description - and prices reflect this.£50 for a heap, £150-£200 for a claimed runner, £300+ for proven runner (seen running etc).Known reconditioned are worth more, but even then struggle to command what they are probably worth as the only way to prove the condition is a full strip down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpeedy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'd echo what's been said.I paid £50 for a 'core unit' for rebuilding, and then I've sold a running engine (but not demonstrated) for £120. I've also sold a fully rebuilt A+ series engine for £500!!I'd suggest (and so would recent ebay activity) that a used engine and 4speed 'box would be around the £150-180 mark.If it was an iover-drive box that would add another £50ish imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 If it was an overdrive 'box I'd suggest selling it separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripyt6 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 furry snuff - I'll pop it on fleebay, looks like I missed a trick by not selling it beforehand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 most o/d boxes I have watched recently have fetched £150 plus without engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 MikeyB wrote:most o/d boxes I have watched recently have fetched £150 plus without engine!Apart from the A-type Stag boxes, they are under £100 apparently... I'm still waiting, just tell me where to go to pick them up from ........ :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 As it is complete including carburettors, dizzy, 4 speed box and presumably clutch etc..I would say £250, providing it runs ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 thescrapman wrote:Apart from the A-type Stag boxes, they are under £100 apparently... I'm still waiting, just tell me where to go to pick them up from ........ :-)Me too. Who ever thinks they can be had for less than £100 is sadly mistaken or has been extremely lucky in finding a very cheap source.Here are a few that have sold on ebay recently. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_ipg=200&_sadis=200&_adv=1%7C1%7C1&_sop=10&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_dmd=1&_nkw=triumph+overdrive+gearbox&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Could always make a video demo ;)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKzek5Scdp0Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripyt6 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 yeah, it's complete with all the gubbins! 250, ok cool good to know :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripyt6 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well - I've popped it on fleebay, should anyone be looking for a 2ltr - up for £100 or more, pennies really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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