Thanks Guys.
I have not contacted this seller again yet. He seems a good guy and is technically a neighbor. (I think 20 miles qualifies you as a neighbor in rural Maine.) The engine is all apart. He took it apart to see what was wrong with it.
I would like to pursue this only to gain a little power. My truck runs great but is slow on the long country road inclines. I don't need more speed 50 to 60 MPH is plenty for me. I just don't want to down shift because I can't make it over a hill in 4th gear unless I have a running start.
Assuming I can get him to agree that I will get my money back if the block is not rebuildable (which I am sure I can) what do you think it the best/ worst case scenario for the rebuild (and will this solve my dropping down to 25MPH on a long incline?)
Is it reasonable to assume $500 if I just need to hone the cylinders, replace what is broken, new rings, oil pump, gaskets and put it back together and worst, boring the cylinders, new pistons and connecting rods new crank and reassembly for $1500?
I spoke to my brother and he suggested checking it out and if it looks good buy it. But he also recommended not selling the old engine. My truck is all original. His opinion is that if I change engines I will hurt the value so I should be able ot reinstall the original if I ever need to. I am not as concerned about that.
Rich
