That was the "before" pic, these are the "after" pics. I will soon have the replacement.

Heads on that may still be good, along with some of the rotating assembly??? If the block is cast iron, it likely didn't care for getting that hot, but, it's probably salvageable as well, provided you still have it.

It was an aluminum block. The heads were partially melted. Along with the water pump and part of the front of the block. Nothing would be salvageable according to my engine builder.

Aluminum? Yep, I agree with your builder then. Bummer......

I have had that same one for about 30 years......
As you said, its a deal!
I want to make 2 suggestions to consider
1. Buy a couple nipples, a ball valve, a 90 degree elbow and a 45 elbow.
Remove the drain plug and install the above.
What I have found is, you can let it set for a week and most of the sediments will settle to the bottom. Drain it back into the containers the cleaner comes in, scrape out the sediments in the bottom of the washer, then refill with same fluid.
Doing this seems to make the fluid last a long time.

2. Tractor supply sells a nice parts cleaner in 5 gal. containers. I put 2 in mine... FWIW I have used kerosene, and diesel fuel, but both stink alot more then the cleaner, IMO.

Good luck, and I have enjoyed following your post.

First, I pick up the wife at the airport. THEN go get the new engine and transmission. One must keep their priorities straight in life!

It's insurance money, so, yeah, you should already have permission.... Otherwise, it's easier to get forgiveness, than permission.

The nugget has landed!



You know it will be fun when you see this on the box!

Given that you are installing it in a truck (body) older than I am...... I would fully expect that it will be LESS polluting than the original engine it had.