Tore down my 383...

I see a dry start....a little too much silicone, rusty exhaust manifolds 'what that has to do with it idk', over spray on the flex plate 'who cares' and a water pump housing that was painted after it was installed on the motor according to the unpainted spot on the back.
So someone didnt prime the engine , didn't blast the manifolds , is hasty with a rattle can....and reused a fuel pump and a water pump housing.

If you bore n hone, grind the crank and resize the rods and it gets new pistons.... that's technically rebuild.
The rest just made it run, though looks dirty n used.

Not how I would send a new motor out..but if I were selling a car and needed it running... I would disclose all of what I done and made use of to the buyer. I would say I did a bare minimum bottom end rebuild and re used all the dressings. Cleaning, having that **** cleaned is more money and time, neither of which may have been on their side...

When I do my own motors and refreshes... I reuse the fuel pump, water pump, I dont have the covers washed, I once them over with brake clean and a rag or brush then respray them if that...same of the oil pan...granted my stuff isnt covered in 50 yr old gunk...point being some things are not a hindrance or detriment to a running engine.

If you got a deal, you know why. Don't ***** about it not being the way you would do it... you can do it yourself next time, right?

We are all here to help you...we just dont rush to jump on your ***** wagon because we look at things objectively and need see evidence before sending you after the guy for this or that..just like a Detective doesn't just take your word for it and start arresting people. So change your attitude some.