hpwdhatch Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave5.0 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpwdhatch Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 No he Wont let me take it apart. I might just take the risk and buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpwdhatch Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 No he Wont let me take it apart. I might just take the risk and buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpwdhatch Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Cool thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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