well, change in plans... I think :dunno

[93fordturbo]

I finally got both heads off after reefing pretty hats on them. I figure I should get them checked out and rebuilt for all the work I have done. Heads are a pain! I also bent an arp stud. So I need all new ones I guess. I guess I'm looking for advice. I will have some money coming in pretty soon, but not enough to rebuild and balance the motor. I could start on doing that, or do that after I get my Lineman job in a few months. I want the truck running, so I just thought of buying a motor that runs good and throwing it in there for the time being, plus then I would have two motors but idk what to do. Any advice?

 

[Blind Driver2]

I finally got both heads off after reefing pretty hats on them. I figure I should get them checked out and rebuilt for all the work I have done. Heads are a pain! I also bent an arp stud. So I need all new ones I guess. I guess I'm looking for advice. I will have some money coming in pretty soon, but not enough to rebuild and balance the motor. I could start on doing that, or do that after I get my Lineman job in a few months. I want the truck running, so I just thought of buying a motor that runs good and throwing it in there for the time being, plus then I would have two motors but idk what to do. Any advice?

huh?

 

[93fordturbo]

Whoops, reefing pretty ******* them. Stupid auto correct on my phone

 

[riotwarrior]

huh?

HARD...t and r close s and d close...read bwteen the lines...rofl

I'd suggest contact ARP for purchase of single stud...probably cheaper n buying whole set.

 

[93fordturbo]

What about the rebuild motor or but running one for temporary?

 

[turbo elk]

If you picked up GOOD RUNNING engine then you could take your time rebuilding yours and do it right...saves alot of work.

 

[93fordturbo]

What's the cost of a good running motor in you're opinion? And would you get a 6.9 or a 7.3? Turbo or non Turbo

 

[93fordturbo]

? Bump

 

[racer30]

Try a wrecking yard maby they have a runner in a truck at the yard, Its worth more to them to sell a runner than a core. might be worth a shot.

 

[chris142]

What's the cost of a good running motor in you're opinion? And would you get a 6.9 or a 7.3? Turbo or non Turbo

Guy near me has a very high milage non turbo 7.3L that was running when the driver crashed the truck and he's asking $400 for it.

Pic A Part gets about $200 for a v8, add another $50 if you get the warranty. That way if it's junk you can keep going back and getting another one till you get a good one. Seem to be plenty in the yard here to choose from

 

[riotwarrior]

Get what you can afford to get and be done...then build like ****...doing it once and right!

 

[93fordturbo]

Is pulling and replacing the motor a big deal? if it's anything like the head gaskets, idk if I even want to tackle that at this point

 

[Hardass559]

its not that big of a deal since youv already got the heads off your moter that will come out easy iv always pulled the radiator support to put a moter in not a big deal if you dont have rust problems