Just tore this motor down to a short block to see what I had. It's out of an 88 bronco. The block looks to be good to go. Just needs to be fully tore down cleaned honed and reassembled.
The heads are the same. Just need new seals and a good bath
Exhaust manifolds just need a scuff and spray.
I didn't brake a single bolt removing anything and surprising there's no crusty flaky rust on the block. Wish my rebuild was like that. Old oil pan is still on with oil just so it's not dry
I think this is a motor that's rebuildable in the average joes home shop. I don't see much reason to involve a machine shop unless you don't own a hone
The heads are the same. Just need new seals and a good bath
Exhaust manifolds just need a scuff and spray.
I didn't brake a single bolt removing anything and surprising there's no crusty flaky rust on the block. Wish my rebuild was like that. Old oil pan is still on with oil just so it's not dry
I think this is a motor that's rebuildable in the average joes home shop. I don't see much reason to involve a machine shop unless you don't own a hone