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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Ok I recently acquired a 1979 f250 4x4 with a 351m. I have yet to see the truck. A mechanic said that he started the truck and that it is not worth it because it has a knock? What could I do about this? Should I no longer get the truck? I need advice quickly as I am supposed to get the truck tommorrow.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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You can always drop in another engine.

Without physically seeing the truck or having a complete description it is really difficult to give advice.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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If it's got a rod or main knock it will need a total rebuild. Maybe $1,500 or so for stock. And you will have to do it before you start driving it.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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what other types of engines would be direct bolt in? It is a 4 speed. Also how much am I looking at for a complete rebuild??
 
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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Screamin T/A, The 400 is a direct bolt in. You can use all the hardware from the 351M, unless you can find one directly from a 4x4 truck. You can find the 400's in old Lincolns, Merc's, big Fords.

A total rebuild cost would very with what you want to do.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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HAHAHA it was all a big joke. It seems that my dad and mechanic played a big joke on me. They got the truck and were incredibly surprised at how well it actually ran. So they figured lets bust ***** you know. So i go to see the truck and ask him to start and my mechanic says you sure?? and I go yeah dont worry so the thing started and it runs perfectly!!! Its quieter than most new cars!!!! (not for long hehe ) But now I'm happy and cant wait to get it on the road next month. Not bad at all for pretty much free haha. Oh yeah by the way the truck has a plow on it but I have to take that off. IF the plow came from the factory does that mean it has a DANA 60 front axle? Also does it have limited slip diffs?? thanks
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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Screamin T/A, Thats a big relief for you.

Sorry, can't say on the differential.
 
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