how do you rebuild a engine
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how do you rebuild a engine
I have a 232/3.8v6 I want to try to rebuild the 3.8 for all around fuel econmy and to remain stock of corse I could put in my 351m but it will be to hard on gas abought 10-12 vs 18-22 mpg and Ihave rebuilt briggs and stratton engines just not over 2 cilinders what is envolved and is there any tips or trouble spots and how do I get it out it has aluminum intake and heads
I dont want to brake anything
Rodney
I dont want to brake anything
Rodney
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From: Dryden, ON, Canada
how do you rebuild a engine
Yup, he's talking about one of the good carbed, RWD ones, they didn't seem to have the head gasket problems. I have one in a truck I bought for parts, it's got 190000 on it, and you could still hold it on the mat all day and it wouldn't complain......
Evan MacDonald
82 F100 FlareSide ex. 2wd
MAF MPFI HD 300-6
Hedman Hedder
NP435(6.69 low)
NP205
3.55 Geared ARB'd 9"
Dana 44 TTB
31x10.50/15 Goodyear M/T's
Evan MacDonald
82 F100 FlareSide ex. 2wd
MAF MPFI HD 300-6
Hedman Hedder
NP435(6.69 low)
NP205
3.55 Geared ARB'd 9"
Dana 44 TTB
31x10.50/15 Goodyear M/T's
