Depending on how bad the crank and rods are, you may be better off with a new or remanufactured motor vs sinking money into rebuilding the 4 banger yourself. the parts are more expensive than the 5.7 V8. Machine prices are the same.
depending on your local machine shop, your looking at the following approximate costs:
clean and check block ~ $200
bore and hone block ~ $320
turn and polish crank ~$180
new rods ~$300
new pistons ~$250
new rings ~$90
new bearings ~$60
new cam and lifters ~$300
new oil pump ~$50
timing gear set ~$100
new damper ~$150
gasket set ~$120
core plug set ~$40
engine paint ~$15
companies like Michigan Motorz, etc. have new 3.0 long blocks for $2740 and rebuilt 3.0 for $2000. Even summit racing has the 3.0 marine for $2100
What are the sizes of the wood you used to build this? Have any close up shots of construction?Here's how I removed an engine..........used the same for a SBC also.
Double up your ceiling joists and temporarliy attach 4x4 posts on each side of the doubled joists. I might also reinforce the joists so it can't bend sideways. A picture of your garage would be nice. You must have really tall garage to do this.Would the engine be too much weight for a single 2x10 ceiling joist?
Depending on your trailer type you can lower it quite a bit by removing the wheels and letting it sit on the hubs or axle.
Depending on your trailer type you can lower it quite a bit by removing the wheels and letting it sit on the hubs or axle.
Any recommendations on what kind of chain hoist and a good place to buy it?
Have you considered a tow truck to pull it out, some videos on you tube of folks doing it.
How about $30+ shipping?
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