NOS old stock, unused, 1971 Ford 302 engine block, cast in Mexico , with mated cam thrust plate , still covered in factory preservative coating, in the original box ! Original box shows wear , but block is as NEW . Will pack block in org Ford cardboard box and package both in a wooden crate for shipment , buyer pays freight costs Should weight approx. 160 lbs when crated in wooden crate. Crate should measure approx. 24"x20"x18 " Not many NOS blocks around from this era ! Reason for sale, Im too old to use it . This is the real thing , Genuine Ford parts , in its original {albeit/worn} heavy cardboard box & still coated with preservative .