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tdculp · 12-29-2006, 10:53 PM

It appears I may need a new engine for my 95 SWB 3.9. Mine overheated, but went an additional 35k miles before what I fear is the block failed. So, I am somewhat concerned about getting a used engine, as you never know the history. Anyone have any experience with used engines? What would be best, another 3.9, 4.0 or 4.2, or finding a good block and using my internals?

PT - Thanks so much for all of your help and respones to my PM's...I took the head off today, looks fine, I'll have a machine shop verify, but I am planning for the worst so I'd like to start researching for a replacement engine. I'd have no problem building one up if I new the block was good. My Crank, Rods and Pistons "mic'd" out well within specs 35k ago, so I would assume they are still good, and could use those parts if I could find a good block.

PTSchram · 12-30-2006, 04:47 AM

Will Tillery, Dominic Perrodeau, Pendy. Any one of them might have an engine for you.

In spite of my fears, the supply of engines seems to be holding steady as long as folks don't continue blowing them up.
When you get done, send me the old block.

Spupilup · 12-30-2006, 05:37 AM

I have a very nice long block out of a '95 RRC SWB that I'm selling for $400. The engine ran well before the truck was parted out. I'm in CT if you are interested.

aloharover · 12-30-2006, 06:08 AM

I have a complete 6.2 sitting here ready to go. Only thing missing is the alternator.

Roadsiderob · 12-30-2006, 02:22 PM

Tdculp,
Where are you located?

SlowRVR · 12-30-2006, 04:04 PM

I have a complete 3.9 sitting on a pallet but it's in Nova Scotia

tdculp · 01-02-2007, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadsiderob

Tdculp,
Where are you located?

Mt Pleasant, SC

evilfij · 01-02-2007, 06:28 AM

If you like the truck pony up for a used 4.6 short block and a crower cam and a 4.2 LWB chip.

pendy · 01-02-2007, 10:27 AM

I have a dozen engines to choose from.

JP

Roadsiderob · 01-02-2007, 10:41 AM

I have a few as well, but the shipping from Abq would probably be unreasonable. I'm sure you can find something closer...like Kansas.

pendy · 01-02-2007, 11:11 PM

We don't paint our parts at Pendy.

PTSchram · 01-03-2007, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendy

We don't paint our parts at Pendy.

Oh yeah? I beg to differ.

Might not paint them rainbow colors, but you do paint things...

Roadsiderob · 01-03-2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendy

We don't paint our parts at Pendy.

Jim,
That's OK, we don't dance in our underpants.

PTSchram · 01-03-2007, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadsiderob

Jim,
That's OK, we don't dance in our underpants.

What happens at Pendy's stays at Pendy's.

Learn it, Live it, Love it

tdculp · 01-03-2007, 07:31 AM

Cylinder head checked out fine, so I guess it is a problem with the # 3 cylinder in the block. Going to start returning emails and calls now to locate a replacement long/short block. Just out of curiosity though, is the #3 cylinder prone to failure as I cannot see any evidence of the liner shifting???

PTSchram · 01-03-2007, 07:49 AM

Just because you can't see any thing with that cylinder does not mean that under engine operating conditions, pressure/temp, that it might not begin to leak.

12-29-2006, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
tdculp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 54259 Posts: 33	Need Engine It appears I may need a new engine for my 95 SWB 3.9. Mine overheated, but went an additional 35k miles before what I fear is the block failed. So, I am somewhat concerned about getting a used engine, as you never know the history. Anyone have any experience with used engines? What would be best, another 3.9, 4.0 or 4.2, or finding a good block and using my internals? PT - Thanks so much for all of your help and respones to my PM's...I took the head off today, looks fine, I'll have a machine shop verify, but I am planning for the worst so I'd like to start researching for a replacement engine. I'd have no problem building one up if I new the block was good. My Crank, Rods and Pistons "mic'd" out well within specs 35k ago, so I would assume they are still good, and could use those parts if I could find a good block. __________________ 95 SWB 97 lx450 93 940t 86 930

12-30-2006, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,543	Will Tillery, Dominic Perrodeau, Pendy. Any one of them might have an engine for you. In spite of my fears, the supply of engines seems to be holding steady as long as folks don't continue blowing them up. When you get done, send me the old block. __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

12-30-2006, 06:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
aloharover lets go Squatchen Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14561 Posts: 15,862	I have a complete 6.2 sitting here ready to go. Only thing missing is the alternator. __________________ Want to know how I lost 25lbs in 9 weeks? Try INSANITY®. www.beachbodycoach.com/petermhope I love it when a plan comes together Colorado Springs, CO Based FFL-07/SOT

12-30-2006, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roadsiderob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82225 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 82	Tdculp, Where are you located? __________________ Rob Dassler Southwest Rovers LLC [url]www.southwestrovers.com[/url] Last edited by Roadsiderob; 12-30-2006 at 02:24 PM.

12-30-2006, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
SlowRVR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29418 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 157	I have a complete 3.9 sitting on a pallet but it's in Nova Scotia __________________ '92 RRC 200Tdi

12-30-2006, 05:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spupilup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 54763 Posts: 53	I have a very nice long block out of a '95 RRC SWB that I'm selling for $400. The engine ran well before the truck was parted out. I'm in CT if you are interested.

01-02-2007, 06:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
evilfij Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7755 Location: Main Line PA Posts: 1,953	If you like the truck pony up for a used 4.6 short block and a crower cam and a 4.2 LWB chip. __________________ :evil:

01-02-2007, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
pendy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21704 Location: air capital Posts: 2,590	I have a dozen engines to choose from. JP __________________ legend in my own mind "bigger on the internet"

01-02-2007, 10:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Roadsiderob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82225 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 82	I have a few as well, but the shipping from Abq would probably be unreasonable. I'm sure you can find something closer...like Kansas. __________________ Rob Dassler Southwest Rovers LLC [url]www.southwestrovers.com[/url]

01-02-2007, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
pendy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21704 Location: air capital Posts: 2,590	We don't paint our parts at Pendy. __________________ legend in my own mind "bigger on the internet"

01-03-2007, 07:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
tdculp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 54259 Posts: 33	Cylinder head checked out fine, so I guess it is a problem with the # 3 cylinder in the block. Going to start returning emails and calls now to locate a replacement long/short block. Just out of curiosity though, is the #3 cylinder prone to failure as I cannot see any evidence of the liner shifting??? __________________ 95 SWB 97 lx450 93 940t 86 930

01-03-2007, 07:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,543	Just because you can't see any thing with that cylinder does not mean that under engine operating conditions, pressure/temp, that it might not begin to leak. __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

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