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79gmcc15 · 01-21-2009, 11:11 PM

so, when I get my tax return. I want to use that to get my truck running better. and to do that I need to get a new motor till I can get funds to get the old motor re-built. so, when I do go and get the new-used motor. what do I need to look for to get a decent one? I know that it is best to hear it before it comes out, but that cant always happen. I am going to try to get a compleat pan to carb motor. if passable, it seems like it would be easer to put in when the time comes. also, when the time comes to put it in. what should I plan on replacing? belts,oil change,new hoses? thanks, matt

dan42 · 01-22-2009, 12:30 AM

I got one to stick in my truck for a while - a 350 that was running when they pulled it out. It was a crate motor somebody put in a '79 Blazer and then the tranny went - they scrapped the truck and I got the motor. I replaced the dizzy, the alternator, belts and hoses, fuel pump, and rebuilt the carb and the ps pump. It runs o.k., but leaks oil like a sieve. I got it pretty much complete for $600, and it'll work for me until I can afford a nice motor.

fastwillie 696969 · 01-22-2009, 05:23 AM

look on craiglist for a part out truck motor

68C15 · 01-22-2009, 07:16 AM

something like this would work. it would be pathetically sluggish but it will work.
http://sd.craigslist.org/pts/1002460024.html

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-22-2009, 08:23 AM

I won't buy a motor that's not still in the vehicle. There's just no way of knowing what you're getting. Look on Craigslist for an older truck/car that's got a rough body, but you can test drive. Also, that way you know you've got all the parts you need.

cdowns · 01-22-2009, 10:37 AM

i always see quite a few lo mileage crate motors on craigslist

72freak · 01-22-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I won't buy a motor that's not still in the vehicle. There's just no way of knowing what you're getting. Look on Craigslist for an older truck/car that's got a rough body, but you can test drive. Also, that way you know you've got all the parts you need.

AMEN!!! You can hear it, check the tailpipes, do compression tests, watch for leaks...on and on.

72freak · 01-22-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i always see quite a few lo mileage crate motors on craigslist

yep...and there are a lot of "never off road" 4x4's also...LOL

79gmcc15 · 01-23-2009, 12:21 AM

hmmm. well finding one that is running seems to be hard to come by cause it seems as though everyone pulls the motor out befor selling it. what key word you think I should try using? I already use sbc and chevy 350. maybe there are some other ones you can think of to get more results?? thanks all!

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-23-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcc15

what key word you think I should try using? I already use sbc and chevy 350. maybe there are some other ones you can think of to get more results?? thanks all!

I would just try Caprice, Impala, Camaro, pickup, etc. That way you find people who have a vehicle to sell who aren't thinking about the value of the engine/trans. When the price of gas went sky-high, it seemed like older 3/4 tons and one tons in poor shape were going cheap.

Slik69 · 02-01-2009, 01:58 AM

Just type in 350 in the search box and if there are some in your area.. they will be present. I am thinking about doing the same thing because I am tired of wrestling with mine. I have found a couple really good used motors. Will get until I can get around to building mine. I am pretty good about reading BS from owners about stuff like this. There are some good used motors out there if you look.. or you can go to pick part and pull a used one yourself. There is a guy in my area making a killing selling used motors from junkyard. He advertises them as good runners and even guarantees them.

piecesparts · 02-01-2009, 11:34 AM

Just a thought from my book of OH BOYs----If it cannot be verified running or it is not sitting on a machine shop floor, with a reputation of some quality---walk away. Just had a lesson a few years ago and it is still vivid in my mind. Don't let someone sell you a "DEAL", because it is going to cost you later. It is time for the swap meets to start back up and many so called "DEALS" are on the floor, but if the seller has no way to start it, then buyer beware. A good sales person would list it ---"Can be heard before buying".

ETsC10 · 02-01-2009, 03:59 PM

Yes, there is always the chance of finding one in a quality wrecking yard. Most of the bigger, better yards (at least in the PNW) offer a pretty good no smoke/no knock warranty and some even will cover all or part of the R&R labor if the engine proves bad. They often offer free delivery but be prepared to deal with a core charge, in many cases.

01-21-2009, 11:11 PM	#1
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	used motor ??? so, when I get my tax return. I want to use that to get my truck running better. and to do that I need to get a new motor till I can get funds to get the old motor re-built. so, when I do go and get the new-used motor. what do I need to look for to get a decent one? I know that it is best to hear it before it comes out, but that cant always happen. I am going to try to get a compleat pan to carb motor. if passable, it seems like it would be easer to put in when the time comes. also, when the time comes to put it in. what should I plan on replacing? belts,oil change,new hoses? thanks, matt __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

01-22-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: used motor ??? I got one to stick in my truck for a while - a 350 that was running when they pulled it out. It was a crate motor somebody put in a '79 Blazer and then the tranny went - they scrapped the truck and I got the motor. I replaced the dizzy, the alternator, belts and hoses, fuel pump, and rebuilt the carb and the ps pump. It runs o.k., but leaks oil like a sieve. I got it pretty much complete for $600, and it'll work for me until I can afford a nice motor. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7 Last edited by dan42; 01-22-2009 at 12:31 AM.

01-22-2009, 05:23 AM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: used motor ??? look on craiglist for a part out truck motor __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

01-22-2009, 07:16 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: used motor ??? something like this would work. it would be pathetically sluggish but it will work. http://sd.craigslist.org/pts/1002460024.html

01-22-2009, 08:23 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: used motor ??? I won't buy a motor that's not still in the vehicle. There's just no way of knowing what you're getting. Look on Craigslist for an older truck/car that's got a rough body, but you can test drive. Also, that way you know you've got all the parts you need. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-22-2009, 10:37 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: used motor ??? i always see quite a few lo mileage crate motors on craigslist __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-23-2009, 12:21 AM	#9
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: used motor ??? hmmm. well finding one that is running seems to be hard to come by cause it seems as though everyone pulls the motor out befor selling it. what key word you think I should try using? I already use sbc and chevy 350. maybe there are some other ones you can think of to get more results?? thanks all! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

02-01-2009, 01:58 AM	#11
Slik69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 286	Re: used motor ??? Just type in 350 in the search box and if there are some in your area.. they will be present. I am thinking about doing the same thing because I am tired of wrestling with mine. I have found a couple really good used motors. Will get until I can get around to building mine. I am pretty good about reading BS from owners about stuff like this. There are some good used motors out there if you look.. or you can go to pick part and pull a used one yourself. There is a guy in my area making a killing selling used motors from junkyard. He advertises them as good runners and even guarantees them.

02-01-2009, 11:34 AM	#12
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: used motor ??? Just a thought from my book of OH BOYs----If it cannot be verified running or it is not sitting on a machine shop floor, with a reputation of some quality---walk away. Just had a lesson a few years ago and it is still vivid in my mind. Don't let someone sell you a "DEAL", because it is going to cost you later. It is time for the swap meets to start back up and many so called "DEALS" are on the floor, but if the seller has no way to start it, then buyer beware. A good sales person would list it ---"Can be heard before buying".

02-01-2009, 03:59 PM	#13
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: used motor ??? Yes, there is always the chance of finding one in a quality wrecking yard. Most of the bigger, better yards (at least in the PNW) offer a pretty good no smoke/no knock warranty and some even will cover all or part of the R&R labor if the engine proves bad. They often offer free delivery but be prepared to deal with a core charge, in many cases. Last edited by ETsC10; 02-01-2009 at 04:01 PM.



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