travis77
Full Member
Hey guys, it's been a while since I've been on here but I could really use some advice. Been kind of depressed I haven't been able to drive my '77 all summer. I was using a lot of water in the radiator last summer and didn't think about it when it got cold. First time I drove it this year I discovered the water in the engine had frozen and popped a freeze plug. (Idiot I know, i've been beating myself up about it) Took it to the shop and my mechanic sadly gave me the news my block is cracked and I verified the chocolate milk on the dipstick and white exhaust.
I'm a small business owner (Cabinetmaker) so the money comes and goes sometimes in large amounts and sometimes in small amounts and time is tight. Meaning I need to weigh the cost of replacing myself or having someone else do it. (I've done a lot of the work on it in the 15 years i've owned it, but i've never replaced an engine before) Where do I begin.
I have to get my girl back on the road, this is driving me crazy.
Stats: 302/c4/d20/mc 2150
My questions:
1. Does anyone know someone in Maryland that can swap a good engine into it at a reasonable price, and what is a reasonable price?
2. Is it worth trying it myself considering the above?
3. Is a 351 a direct fit if one is available at a reasonable cost?
4. Is a crate motor a good idea, and who do you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Travis
I'm a small business owner (Cabinetmaker) so the money comes and goes sometimes in large amounts and sometimes in small amounts and time is tight. Meaning I need to weigh the cost of replacing myself or having someone else do it. (I've done a lot of the work on it in the 15 years i've owned it, but i've never replaced an engine before) Where do I begin.
I have to get my girl back on the road, this is driving me crazy.
Stats: 302/c4/d20/mc 2150
My questions:
1. Does anyone know someone in Maryland that can swap a good engine into it at a reasonable price, and what is a reasonable price?
2. Is it worth trying it myself considering the above?
3. Is a 351 a direct fit if one is available at a reasonable cost?
4. Is a crate motor a good idea, and who do you recommend?
Thanks in advance,
Travis
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