Blown Oil Line

buying a 350 for 200.00 dollars problem is it has a blown oil line and has been sitting for about 3 yrs...Im replacing and upgrading many parts anyway but is the oil line a huge expensive problem, im thinking because the engine is already pulled and going under surgery that it should not be a problem? Somebody help..

Go ahead and explain a little more about this 'blown oil line'. The oil line would connect the engine with an oil cooler near the radiator, it's not internal to the engine.

Go ahead and explain a little more about this 'blown oil line'. The oil line would connect the engine with an oil cooler near the radiator, it's not internal to the engine.

Ok i talk to they guy and i asked him exactly whats with the oil line and responded with this...

I blew an oil line. My dad "fixed" it, told me to drive it, it didn't run right so I made him drive it, he said he couldn't get it over 75 so he parked it. He pulled the motor a year and a half later and there were metal shavings in it. Other than that I am not sure. I wish I could help you more.

Metal shavings?

Rebuild time.

Oh yeah, the engine's defianetly shot.

Figure that you're in for at least a reground crankshaft and the bearing saddles and rods should be checked carefully. A line honing or boring may be required if a main bearing spun. Count on going for a good hot tanking and hand cleaning. If you have another block candidate, pass this one up.

Bob