I have a '84 GW (360 cid) with over 155K on the original motor. It still runs strong, and I am planning on overhauling the motor in the next couple of years. My question is which is more practical, efficient, and more economical...removing and overhauling the original motor or exchanging the core for a overhauled motor from say, Napa which is about $1300. Also, should I go ahead and do the same to the 727 transmission and NP 229 transfer case which are also original? I really like this rig, it is so big and HEAVY that it is perfect for the ice and snow up here in Alaska. I plan on keeping this rig for a while.
thanks for listening
23 Jan 2002
I would like to thank everyone for their tips and advice. It has been very enlighting.
[ January 23, 2002: Message edited by: Doug B. ]
Hello all,
I have some more questions.....I took Joe's advice and went looking for an 360 engine that needed rebuilding. I found a couple of engines at a salvage yard that were pulled from wrecks/junked GWs. The salvage yard guarranteed that the blocks/heads were not cracked and that they were rebuildable. They want $245 for one of them, and one of the two had everything attach to it except the exhaust manifolds and one valve cover. My question is: What else do I look for that would rule out that this engine is rebuildable?
All you guy/gals help has made my FSJ adventure fun and enjoyable, and I am looking forward to doing my first engine overhaul. Thanks a bunch.
[ February 02, 2002: Message edited by: Doug B. ]
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thanks for listening
23 Jan 2002
I would like to thank everyone for their tips and advice. It has been very enlighting.
[ January 23, 2002: Message edited by: Doug B. ]
Hello all,
I have some more questions.....I took Joe's advice and went looking for an 360 engine that needed rebuilding. I found a couple of engines at a salvage yard that were pulled from wrecks/junked GWs. The salvage yard guarranteed that the blocks/heads were not cracked and that they were rebuildable. They want $245 for one of them, and one of the two had everything attach to it except the exhaust manifolds and one valve cover. My question is: What else do I look for that would rule out that this engine is rebuildable?
All you guy/gals help has made my FSJ adventure fun and enjoyable, and I am looking forward to doing my first engine overhaul. Thanks a bunch.
[ February 02, 2002: Message edited by: Doug B. ]
[ February 05, 2002: Message edited by: Sitting Bull ]</p>
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