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Find out how much shipping would cost from Olga, Wa. zip code 98279. I have one that needs a home. No smoke whatsoever 73,000 original miles from a Wa. State Hiway dept truck. Compression between 100 and 120 lbs each cyl. Maybe a valve grind at the most. Or don't bother. Oil pressure 25 lb at hot idle......Make you a heck of a deal and I'll crate it and take it to the freight lines terminal........All accessories included but I'm keeping carb for one of my tractors. Good clutch and 4 spd tranny too.
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'92 F350 4x4 dual wheel service truck. 7.3 with headers and glass packs. 5 sp man tran. 255 85 16 Toyos. 110,000 miles. '59 F350 9' flareside new project, cummins 6at turbo diesel, sm 465 4 spd. 255 85 16s again, 37 ford 1 1/2 ton stake with 53 flathead V8. 65 toyota landcruiser fj 45 longbed pickup. 54 GMC 3/4 ton flatbed w/ cummins 6at, '68 BSA 441 Victor Special, bone stock, Antique tractors and one lung flywheel engines .....
No idea what freight from WA to TX would be, but look up some LTL trucking companies (Yellow, ABF are two off the top of my head) to get a quote. They will ask you for weight, origin, and destination points, and possibly approximate size. It helps if you know someone that has access to a loading dock at a nearby business, but terminal to terminal is OK.
Another option is go to the website Uship.com, I have used it with good results.
As to freight class, auto parts or general machinery could be used. I advise draining all oil and fluids and sealing off all openings with tape to avoid hazmat charges.
Yeh, I would definately think about finding another block or in Gary's case, another engine! That little 223 really needs some love at this point. Kind of cool if that works out!
I have rebuilt several engines and unless you really want the original engine for some special restoration reason, you would be money ahead to find a replacement. I have shipped transmissions and blocks and as long as the fluids are removed and they are strapped down good the shipping is not too bad, maybe a couple hundred dollars. To me the engine from Gary sounds like a very good option based on his description and it would bolt right up.
That being said, you could look locally for a newer engine that you could likely buy for +/- $750 and have it installed for another $500-750. Once again it is all about how original you want the truck.
GB, any idea what the motor and 4-speed weigh (without the extra 185 pounds and air holes in the crate)? Also, is that freight terminal owned by a specific freight company?
__________________ Larry
1960 F100 Custom Cab Styleside
1966 MGB
I have no idea what I'm doing. May as well get started.
Maybe 500 lb for engine, add 200 lb for trans if you want that too. The engine would ship off the island with Orcas Island Freight Lines. On the mainland he transfers to yellow and all the other carriers. I am on a weekend trip and at a motel right now, so I might not have internet til I get home on Sunday night. Orcas Island Freight Lines is closed on the weekends. I recently crated some large marine propulsion gear for shipment to Baltimore and went through them and all was well on arrival. Hows 300.00 sound for the whole ball of wax in a crate?
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'92 F350 4x4 dual wheel service truck. 7.3 with headers and glass packs. 5 sp man tran. 255 85 16 Toyos. 110,000 miles. '59 F350 9' flareside new project, cummins 6at turbo diesel, sm 465 4 spd. 255 85 16s again, 37 ford 1 1/2 ton stake with 53 flathead V8. 65 toyota landcruiser fj 45 longbed pickup. 54 GMC 3/4 ton flatbed w/ cummins 6at, '68 BSA 441 Victor Special, bone stock, Antique tractors and one lung flywheel engines .....
$2400 for machine work on a 223?? Whaaaaa???? Thats highway robbery, man.
I had the 390 that replaced my 223 sleeved in one pot for $100 including new rings by a reputable shop.
Btw I also have a 223 that is looking for a new home, If anyone else out there needs one for cheap, PM me.
This engine and tranny are headin' on down to Austin! I'm sure it will be very happy in it's new home, doing what it is supposed to be doing, pulling around a fridge truck. LW, give it a cool drink now and then, k? 80 degrees is a really hot summer day around these parts.
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'92 F350 4x4 dual wheel service truck. 7.3 with headers and glass packs. 5 sp man tran. 255 85 16 Toyos. 110,000 miles. '59 F350 9' flareside new project, cummins 6at turbo diesel, sm 465 4 spd. 255 85 16s again, 37 ford 1 1/2 ton stake with 53 flathead V8. 65 toyota landcruiser fj 45 longbed pickup. 54 GMC 3/4 ton flatbed w/ cummins 6at, '68 BSA 441 Victor Special, bone stock, Antique tractors and one lung flywheel engines .....
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