im buying a crate motor original 2.9l v6 from Jegs https://www.jegs.com/i/ATK-Engines/059/DFD9/10002
i dont want to deal with a used motor from a lot and have to do further repairs. this is a remanufactured engine so those repairs have already been done from my knowledge.
from what i expect, all i need to do is get a gasket set, and any other new parts im willing to buy.
as a recap on the original motor, this is my first truck. took care of it poorly. piston seized from not changing oil regularly and replacing the radiator too late. i had way too much fun in this truck. tore the engine out respectfully in an organized manner hoping to rebuild the original.
now it has been sitting, gutless, for the last 3-5 years. waiting for my patient *** to do something. original motor doesnt seem worth refurbishing considering what ive done to it.
now,
with a new remanufactured engine, all i have to do is swap over the original OEM external parts and it should run like new. Right?
considering the break-in time and timing and adjustments, the parts that i can think of considering the engine, to make it run are:

Gasket kit- valvecover/intake/manifold/timing/coolantpump/front&rearcrankseal/oilpan. with some RTV gasket stuff.
mechanical-oil preasure sensor/sparkplug wires/distributer and cap&rotor/fuelinjectors/hoses&clamps/airfilter.
liquids-transmision fluid, radiatorfluid/OIL!/brakefluid/powersteering.

those are the things I believe i need to get to have this truck on the road, considering the remanufactured block will have the rest taken care of.

i will have more picture to post on this thread on my progress. for now i only have the two.



any questions and or advice, please respond to this thread as i am open to suggestions.