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fellow ford fans, i just blew a 351w, so now i need to replace the engine in my truck, i am looking for a 351w or 302 that will bolt to a c-4 the year is 76 2wd, also if any one is need of any 360's i know where a couple are that are in excellant shape, i am in ky around the ft knox area for your info, thanks for any help anyone can provide, one more thing what size of tranny do i need if i decide to go big block?
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little boss, why don't you just rebuild the 351w from your truck, and not have to go through hoops.
John
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In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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HI JOWILKER,THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY,WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD PRICE OF A REBUILD ON THAT 351W TOP TO BOTTOM, ALSO I WAS TOLD THAT A JASPER REBUILD WOULD COST AROUND 1,700 IS THAT CORRECT ? I REALLY LIKE THIS TRUCK THE BODY IS IN GOOD SHAPE, DO YOU KNOW ANYONE THATS LOOKING FOR 360 BIG BLOCKS, CAN PICK THEM UP HERE IN KY FOR 2, TO 300 DOLLARS GOOD ENGINES.
THANKS FROM THE BOSS.
THANKS FROM THE BOSS.
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L.Boss, if you aint mad or just like acting that way, turn them caps off, that is considered screeming or shouting. I know you aint mad cause you're trying to ask questions nicely.
Engine replacement is like a lot of other things around here, it's mostly opinion. Most opinions that I have read concerning engines lean toward local rebuilding rather than exchange. You can get two fellers cussing remans, and another will step in and say I got 165,000 miles on my exchange engine. I have bought two exchange engines from the same place, and lost them both to the same cause.
After saying that I would find a local rebuilder to rebuild my engine, that way if you want to add a little here ot there, he will be willing to work with you. I'd say expect to pay somewhere in the $1500.00 to $2000.00 range. If you start buying diddys like I did you can go well beyond that.
The FE engines are pretty popular as well as heavy, so there is no advantage in picking up a 600 pound engine and driving it from KY to NC. IMHO :-)
John
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In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
Engine replacement is like a lot of other things around here, it's mostly opinion. Most opinions that I have read concerning engines lean toward local rebuilding rather than exchange. You can get two fellers cussing remans, and another will step in and say I got 165,000 miles on my exchange engine. I have bought two exchange engines from the same place, and lost them both to the same cause.
After saying that I would find a local rebuilder to rebuild my engine, that way if you want to add a little here ot there, he will be willing to work with you. I'd say expect to pay somewhere in the $1500.00 to $2000.00 range. If you start buying diddys like I did you can go well beyond that.
The FE engines are pretty popular as well as heavy, so there is no advantage in picking up a 600 pound engine and driving it from KY to NC. IMHO :-)
John
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66 F100s
In the still cool hours of the night, you can hear chevys rusting away.
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the 351M, 400, 429, 460 all have the same bell housing bolt pattern, just in case you decide to go big block, they bolt up to the C6....
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Just a little more info. I just got my built 400 running last week. The only part I really didnt want to do, was the bottom end. Basically just the rotating assembly. Its so easy to have a company just send you the bottom end completely assembled and ready to go. The problem can be finding a good company to do the work. I HIGHLY recomend Engine Factory Inc. They are out of New Jersery. The nice thing about them, is the are totally willing to build the engine to your specs!!! I looked for almost 6 months for a place that would do that for me. They will just order the parts you want, and will assemble it how you ask them too. They do excellent work. If you go to their website, there is a page that explains their entire rebuild process. They are extremely thorough, right down to balancing every engine, and even honing the lifter bores. Anyway, they definatley did an awsome job with my 400, I was very happy. You can check them out at www.enginefactory.com Good Luck!!!
Steve
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If you're looking for an engine rebuilder, there is a place in Nebraska by the name of Marshall Engines that deals with local auto parts stores.
I don't know about V8's but for 300-6 they have a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty. I was told by the local parts store that marshall's will replace the engine one time within the warranty period if you bust a radiator hose and burn your engine up.
I watched a video of the Marshall's engine rebuilding process in their 100,000 plus square feet facility.
The price I was given for a 300-6 long block was $1225.00 w/exchange. With a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty that a good deal I think.
have any of you guys had any experience with them?
I don't know about V8's but for 300-6 they have a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty. I was told by the local parts store that marshall's will replace the engine one time within the warranty period if you bust a radiator hose and burn your engine up.
I watched a video of the Marshall's engine rebuilding process in their 100,000 plus square feet facility.
The price I was given for a 300-6 long block was $1225.00 w/exchange. With a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty that a good deal I think.
have any of you guys had any experience with them?
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If you're looking for an engine rebuilder, there is a place in Nebraska by the name of Marshall Engines that deals with local auto parts stores.
I don't know about V8's but for 300-6 they have a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty. I was told by the local parts store that marshall's will replace the engine one time within the warranty period if you bust a radiator hose and burn your engine up.
I watched a very impressive video of theMarshall's engine rebuilding process in their 100,000 plus square feet facility.
The price I was given for a 300-6 long block was $1225.00 w/exchange. With a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty that a good deal I think. They even have a payment plan for qualified buyers.
Have any of you guys had any experience with them?
I don't know about V8's but for 300-6 they have a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty. I was told by the local parts store that marshall's will replace the engine one time within the warranty period if you bust a radiator hose and burn your engine up.
I watched a very impressive video of theMarshall's engine rebuilding process in their 100,000 plus square feet facility.
The price I was given for a 300-6 long block was $1225.00 w/exchange. With a 3 year/50,000 mile warranty that a good deal I think. They even have a payment plan for qualified buyers.
Have any of you guys had any experience with them?