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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 11:56 AM
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7.3 block with forged rods...

What would be a good going price? I found one that is the block, heads, and all the internals. No pan, injectors or the external accessories. I can get it for 300.00. Was running out of a 2000 Ford, it also has forged rods.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 02:38 PM
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300 sounds nice for an engine with good compression. Might be hard to test in this case... leap of faith?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 03:22 PM
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It was running..I am going to rebuild it any way..lol. I have PMRs in mine, plus a leak on the pan. Figure if I am pulling it, I am going in with a better one.
 
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Do you know for a fact it was running before being pulled or is that what someone is telling you?

Why was a perfectly good engine pulled and somewhat stripped? Damage to vehicle perhaps?

What Oharal is trying to say is that an engine should be tested for good compression unless you trust the seller.

As for the forged rods, they are nice to have but don't do anything for anyone under 475 HP.

Buyer beware...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...3&d=1567352009
 
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It was misdiagnosed as being bad when it was just a bad injector cup. They had already ordered a rebuilt block when they found out. Haven't been able to meet up yet as we are juggling schedules. For 300 bucks not much of a gamble for me. Will update if it happens with some pics! The truck is in the driveway...daily with new block.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 06:38 PM
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It was misdiagnosed as being bad when it was just a bad injector cup. They had already ordered a rebuilt block when they found out. Haven't been able to meet up yet as we are juggling schedules. For 300 bucks not much of a gamble for me. Will update if it happens with some pics! The truck is in the driveway...daily with new block.
SCORE!!! That’s a good deal.
 
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I thought so to! Currently on a pallet in storage!
 
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