The official FABO machinist/member collaboration, busted 340 thread

Bakerlite said
Rule no 1.
Always inspect second hand "rebuilt" engines and especially transmissions.
To some people, a paint job and chrome rocker covers is a rebuild.
Rebuilt, second hand, no warranty, beware.

I never buy rebuilt engines. I've rebuilt too many "rebuilt" engines. I'd rather buy a virgin running engine with 200,000 miles on it.