351 m rebuilt?????
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351 m rebuilt?????
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 20-Feb-02 AT 03:45 PM (EST)]hay guys how is everyone today i have a question for you all im looking to buy a 1978 bronco it has a nice new paint no rust 4 inch lift nice tires excellent interior and is overall in pretty good shape my question is can you tell if the motor has ever been rebuilt it has hedders and good exhaust it also looks like it has a small oil leak from the rear main seal this guy wants 4000 for it this will be my daily driver so i need to make sure it is dependable the bronco is at a dealership and originally came from denver any help is really appricated thanks
larbuck
p.s. the truck dosent smoke at all while idling or at start up and seems to run pretty good
larbuck
p.s. the truck dosent smoke at all while idling or at start up and seems to run pretty good
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351 m rebuilt?????
Have a look at where the oil pan attaches to the block.
Check for either a Gasket or RV sealant .
Is there Lots of oil leaking from the pan ?
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Check for either a Gasket or RV sealant .
Is there Lots of oil leaking from the pan ?
Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ,Silver
w/Explorer Pkge.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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351 m rebuilt?????
If I'm not mistaken, Ford painted their engines after the long block was assembled. If there is a noticable head gasket not painted blue, you have a rebuild. Also, athe the front of the intake, or rear for that matter. One other thing with smoking. Check if there is any on decel.
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351 m rebuilt?????
dennis,
i did not get a chance to check it out today to see how bad it was leaking but i will tomorrow when i drive it and look for the new gasket or rv sealant and head gasket
351,
what do you mean by
>Check if there is any on decel.
if you mean sticker saying it was rebuilt there is not one any where on the vehicle only a emisions sticker
thanks for all the help guys ill let ya know what i find tomorrow
i did not get a chance to check it out today to see how bad it was leaking but i will tomorrow when i drive it and look for the new gasket or rv sealant and head gasket
351,
what do you mean by
>Check if there is any on decel.
if you mean sticker saying it was rebuilt there is not one any where on the vehicle only a emisions sticker
thanks for all the help guys ill let ya know what i find tomorrow
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