Thats good that yer new springs are doin there job. I still cant get over the fact that these would cost over $200 ordered through ford.

 

Truly amazing, but they have to try and stay in the blackish red somehow, see the GM and Dodge guys are getting their parts for to cheap and that is why 2 of the big 3 are bankrupt!!!

 

Well, I got another assessment of the truck yesterday and things aren't good. I've got a noisy lifter (no big deal) and a bad wrist pin (big deal) so it looks like I'm going to be looking for a new motor. Truck is running ok right now but there is no doubt in the three mechanics minds that she's on borrowed time.

Needless to say, I spent last night with my buddies Barley and Hops.

 

What size o motor do ya have??

 

BC hauler is that a 351 ?

I have a 2 of them, if your interested let me know.

 

Kona we should really do that fender trimming tomorrow! and if we got going I sure we could get that box swapped? Its up to you. I'll be up and ready to go at seven, what time do you want me to call you?

 

I assume you have a TV in the shop, because tomorrow is NASCAR and Supercross races !

 

It is a 351. What exactly have you got?

 

I have 2 of them, 1 was from a 1992 or 1993 F250...the other is from a 1972 Mustang.
I rebuilt both, and had great plans to use them, then never did.

I rebuilt them myself, other than the actual machining on the block and heads.
I did the actual reassembly.

Both have slightly higher than stock compression, and an RV style cam, to basically improve mid range torque.

They would require premium pump gas, not just regular.
Both have high output starter motors, and are fancied up a bit with chromed valve covers, oil pans, dipstick tubes etc.

Currently neither is installed in anything, they are just sprayed with storage oil, and shrink wrapped in plastic to protect them on pallets.

I was going to build a hovercraft oneday and use them for lift, and proplusion.....well then I got too busy at work, and with family etc.

So basically will not use them.

If interested make me a reasonable offer.

They are both .30 over on all 8 bores, new pistons, rings, all bearings, seals gaskets, cams, chain and gears, valves& springs & keepers etc. are new on overhauled heads.
Cranks are stock, but checked and are fine.
Blocks were hot tanked, so nice clean oil and coolant passages, but the blocks are original other than being bored out.

These motors were not built to be race motors, jsut a little more grunt in the midrange where i figured they would usually run is all.
Complete with full ignitions etc.
But need topping off as they only have intakes, I had great plans for a cool EFI unit i was going to buy and install, but never did.
Painted black in high temp paint, but not perfect, as i did it with spray bombs, not professional paint by any means.
Jim's performance in P.G. did the machine, so if you want to call him and ask he knows that I am picky and rebuilt them right.

 

The box has not been off the other truck , and the bolts have not been soaked... short answer : no box swapping allowed! trimming , sure

 

I would be interested in the 92-93 motor. I'm not sure about the higher compression though as I don't really want to run premium gas. What you have is alot better than what I have been looking at though...hmm...

 

How much for the engines ?

Theres a hovercraft for sale in the Kamloops Craigslist.

 

Ken,
I have no idea what to charge.
I will never even come close to getting back all the money I put into them I know that.
Which one are you interested in?

 

What section did you find the hovercraft for sale in?

What I really want is a slightly smaller boat, and aluminum hill not fiberglass like i have now.
I want to be able to beach it anywhere.
I have been looking at some 18 to 19 foot aluminums with an outboard to buy.
Its time I think I sell the campion, its a great boat, just too big for rivers and stuff, and fiberglass.
I see so many rocky areas I want to stop and explore, hunt etc. but can't anymore....I miss my aluminum river boat i guess.

The hovercraft was going to be an impractical toy really.
I got a set of plans and started building, then LIFE happened, and that stopped....lol

 

If you pay attention you can find 90 octane for the price of regular ( Husky, Chevron, 90 is there regular ). Which would do the trick if its not too much over stock compression.

Saleen Those motors in mind are worth about 1,500 to 3,000. Depending on who your selling it too.