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Jul 20, 2004 | 02:43 PM

hster

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Need Help In San Antonio

I HAVE A 1981 F150 6 CYL INLINE 4 SPEED MANUAL (2 PART TRANNY) . I need to swap out engines due to excessive blowby. I have found same type engine 350.00 w/ warranty ( I do not know how many miles yet). Anyway, garages are asking approx. 600-1000 for teh labor alone 12 hrs of shop time. Any ideas how to do this swap more economically? I can travel if needed. Are these engines difficult to do by yourself? I have never replaced an engine.

Any creative ideas please

thanks in advance

Jul 20, 2004 | 02:47 PM

Big Orn

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I don't understand the 2 part tranny thing...

Please explain, hster.

Jul 21, 2004 | 10:11 AM

BCS_tx_dieselman

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Need Help!

Have guns will travel

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Jul 21, 2004 | 04:58 PM

Big Orn

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He could have meant that the tranny was separate from the bell housing - or that it might be a 4WD and he was talking about the transfer case - I don't know.

Maybe he'll check in soon...

Jul 23, 2004 | 03:50 PM

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How far outside SA you able to travel? Might be able to find a few retired mechanics who can help you for less than big name shop.

Jul 25, 2004 | 07:58 PM

hster

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I could probably travel 30- 60 miles. Do you kno wany ret. mechanics who could put a new engine in?

Jul 26, 2004 | 12:23 PM

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if you've got a way to lift the motor out, do it yourself. A 300 I-6 would be a easy first learn motor since it's a simple motor. just get a good shop manual you should be able to pull it off