How to rebuild an engine
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== Locating an engine to rebuild == | == Locating an engine to rebuild == | ||
This section should cover the basics of where to find a potential candidate for an engine rebuilding project. How to search junkyards, classified ads, the internet, etc. | This section should cover the basics of where to find a potential candidate for an engine rebuilding project. How to search junkyards, classified ads, the internet, etc. | ||
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| + | Locating an engine can be as easy as ordering a shortblock crate engine from Edelbrock on the phone, or removing an old rusty flathead from a totalled car in a junkyard. | ||
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| + | Probably the best way to go if you dont have an engine hoist, a cherry picker, or some device to pull the engine out of the car yourself. Most papers have an Auto Parts section in the classifieds, often the engines get a section for themselves as well. Usually, the engines sold in classifieds are either pulled already or the owner will pull it for you. This saves quite a bit of work, time and costs. Care should be taken however, to buy a fairly complete engine. The alternator, ac, wiring, intake, carb, fan etc. will all add up to a real big sum if purchased separately later. Its advised to buy an engine that already comes with all the necesary accesories to make it run. The transmission is another important part when buying an engine in the classifieds. Be sure to check if the engine comes with a transmission, unless you already have one or will be adquiring a different one (before doing this, you should check if the tranny and engine your buying can be adapted with the proper bellhousing). The disadvantage to buying from classifieds: you often dont get to hear the engine run (as its pulled already in a mayority of cases). | ||
| + | Another good way of finding an engine in the classifieds is by browsing through the car wrecking section. Often time people will sell cars for parts, or as beaters, or for wrecking. These cars can be had for as cheap as $100, and if your lucky the engine in them might be half decent yet. Often times these cars are no longer roadworthy because the body is literally falling apart due to rust, but they're mechanically sound. An advantage to buying a complete donor car is that you get to hear the engine run, the engine is already mated to a working transmission, you can use all the accesories and wiring of the existing car to make the engine run, and if your lucky you might even find a good use for the rear-end. Sell the interior and seats on eBay or your local classifieds and get a small portion re-embursed. The drawback to buying a donor car is that the engine has to be removed, and the car takes up space (which a lot of us just dont have). | ||
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== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
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