I've got the opportunity to pick up a ECSB f250 w/ 202k for $2800.
It has a bunch of new parts (water pump, alternator, front end rebuilt, Hpop are all less than a year old) but needs a front seal and probably freshen up the trans as the owner said the fluid has been drained out of it for about...
I originally intended to put a new block in (cracked 53) but I've decided to just purchase a new truck so I have no use for this one. I have a huge assortment of parts. I parked it as a running truck so I'm not going to list everything thats available. If your interested in a certain part, shoot...
Thought I had one lined up but seller couldn't provide a serial # so I could verify it was what he said it was. So now I'm searching yet again for a good block. Preferably a non 53. Anybody got anything?
I'm in central Texas.
I'm in the process of swapping out my cracked 53 block. Im picking up a bare block this weekend, and will be sending it straight to the machine shop.
My question is, what all should I tell the machinist to check?
What are the advantages/disadvantages to boring the block over say .10/.20...
The #53 block strikes again...bone stock truck with 250k. Cracked on the drive home From the tranny shop after having a new trans installed :nail:
I'm going to be pulling the engine and getting it rebuilt with the help of a buddy who has a little experience in 12v rebuilds. This is the first...