junk yard engine
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junk yard engine
I was woundering what I should check on it befor I actually but it to make sure its good. I will check the condition of the oil and spark plugs. but what els should i check on it? the engine has 80k on it so I will be replacing the timeing chain. any advice would be great thanks
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Pull spark plugs and turn engine over to make sure water is not in cylinders and pistons move easily in cylinders.
You could attach a battery and turn engine over w/ starter to test compression. Some oil squirted in cylinders would provide a better indication of compression. Compression test will also indicaate any leaking valves.
When I bought a used engine (Dodge V8), I went by the shops to see how they stored the engine. Some leave outside in vehicle (bad) and some remove and store inside (best). First engine I bought was dropped at mechanics' shop outside in a driving rain storm allowing water into engine. The salvage yard replaced w/ a similar engine that worked well.
good luck
You could attach a battery and turn engine over w/ starter to test compression. Some oil squirted in cylinders would provide a better indication of compression. Compression test will also indicaate any leaking valves.
When I bought a used engine (Dodge V8), I went by the shops to see how they stored the engine. Some leave outside in vehicle (bad) and some remove and store inside (best). First engine I bought was dropped at mechanics' shop outside in a driving rain storm allowing water into engine. The salvage yard replaced w/ a similar engine that worked well.
good luck
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Pull spark plugs and turn engine over to make sure water is not in cylinders and pistons move easily in cylinders.
You could attach a battery and turn engine over w/ starter to test compression. Some oil squirted in cylinders would provide a better indication of compression. Compression test will also indicaate any leaking valves.
When I bought a used engine (Dodge V8), I went by the shops to see how they stored the engine. Some leave outside in vehicle (bad) and some remove and store inside (best). First engine I bought was dropped at mechanics' shop outside in a driving rain storm allowing water into engine. The salvage yard replaced w/ a similar engine that worked well.
good luck
You could attach a battery and turn engine over w/ starter to test compression. Some oil squirted in cylinders would provide a better indication of compression. Compression test will also indicaate any leaking valves.
When I bought a used engine (Dodge V8), I went by the shops to see how they stored the engine. Some leave outside in vehicle (bad) and some remove and store inside (best). First engine I bought was dropped at mechanics' shop outside in a driving rain storm allowing water into engine. The salvage yard replaced w/ a similar engine that worked well.
good luck
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