hpwdhatch Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 I found someone selling a engine for 300 and 3 hours away,the engine is out of the frame and me or the seller do not know if it runs or not. I'm not worried about the top end, I just don't know how to check bottom end to make sure its good or not. Is it even worth me driving 3 hours away to get it? Quote
dave5.0 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 That's about half the price or less of a decent running motor. Will he let you take it apart and inspect? Def worth the price if it's not completely thrashed. Cases $150, trans $75-125, cylinders $150-250, etc. Quote
hpwdhatch Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Posted August 28, 2012 No he Wont let me take it apart. I might just take the risk and buy it Quote
gotta_goatsfast Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 worst case is you open it up and find bad news. Check over all the parts and then sell the pieces still within spec to recoup most (or all) of your $300 back. As long as its apart, I would have the crank sent out to be inspected and trued up and welded for a solid reliable budget bottom end. Quote
hpwdhatch Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Posted August 28, 2012 No he Wont let me take it apart. I might just take the risk and buy it Quote
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