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Warranty coverage is based on months/mileage, whichever comes first, and begins on the date of installation by an authorized GM dealer or by a qualified Independent Service Center (ISC). For all other over-the-counter sales, warranty begins on date of retail sale.
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Funny, if there was no over the counter warranty... why does it say over the counter warranties beings on the date of retail sale? That is definitely a negative, especially for me because my motor has been sitting in my garage for 3 years, my warranty is up. If I want to spend the extra $$ to have someone install it, it starts on the date of the install. It's not a big deal if you plan to install it right away, but crap happens and before you know it, it's been 3 years
The biggest caveat us 67-68 owners have to look at is the "non cataloged" installs. The way it's been explained to me, is that if you install a 350 in a vehicle that didn't have a 350 you only get the 1 yr 12 month warranty because there was no 350 installed in trucks in 1967/68. It might be possible you could argue you replaced an existing 350 with the new motor.
If anyone wants to read the entire warranty:
http://static.speedwaymotors.com/pdf...87warranty.pdf
As always, pay attention to what it does/doesn't cover:
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THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
• Damage due to improper installation, negligence, alteration (including changes to engine controls),
accident, or improper use. Proper vehicle use is discussed in the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
• Any vehicle that has been used for racing (on or off track), stunt driving, performance testing, or used under
other extreme operating conditions.
• Any vehicle where the odometer has been disconnected or the mileage reading has been altered.
• Damage caused by lack of proper maintenance as described in the vehicle’s original Owner’s Manual/
Maintenance Schedule, failure to follow Maintenance Schedule intervals, or failure to use or maintain
proper type and levels of fluid, fuel, oil, and lubricants recommended in the Owner’s Manual/Maintenance
Schedule. Proof of proper maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. Keep all receipts and be prepared to
present them if questions arise about maintenance.
• Damage as a result of overheating, contamination or lack of lubrication.
• Damage caused by a turbocharger, supercharger, nitrous oxide, or similar product, which is not an approved
Chevrolet Performance Part or Accessory.
• Racing engines and / or their components.
• Use of components in excess of maximum torque specification.
• Damage as a result of modification / replacement of torque converter that is part of transmission assembly.
• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use, or other economic loss.
• Vehicles registered and normally operated outside of the United States.
• This warranty does not apply to any unit installed under the General Motors New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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