Found a "local" BBC....looking for your guys input

[ProStreet83C10]

Ok guys, well like the title says, ive found a BBC 4 hrs from here that a guy is selling. Heres the Craigslist ad and I will type out all other info i have received from the owner.

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/pts/2227245587.html

Upon finding the ad i immediately contacted the owner and made sure it was still available. He replied back saying it was. Heres all other info ive gathered on the engine thus far.

Its a 361959 block from he thinks 1978 with 2 bolt main caps. It has the "781" oval port heads on it and the bottom end is all stock, however it was balanced with a new balancer and flexplate, all machine work was done in Tea, SD by J&L Premier Machine. It has Speed Pro hypereutctic 10:1 domed pistons in it. The other parts he listed for me off hand were that it has an Edelbrock performer RPM intake, Miller roller rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 280 camshaft with matched springs, lifters and pushrods.

He also told me that he built it last summer for a pulling truck and only has 5 pulls on it and break in run time on motor. He also said the motor has a lot of "gear reduction", whatever that means. He also said the balancer and flexplate are SFI approved for pulling, so hes not sure whether those would work for something on the street or not. He will send pics of the engine tonight and im also asking for a video or 2 of it running if hes able to do videos.

Hes willing to sell the whole motor complete for $1,700. Does that sound fair to you guys?

Im just wanting to make sure im getting something thats not going to turn into problems for me shortly after i get it.

Any other info i should ask him before taking the dive and buying the engine?