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notsobigjoe
Dec 09, 2020Nomad III
JRscooby wrote:patperry2766 wrote:
What about getting one from a junkyard? Lots of vehicles go because of body damage but a perfectly functional and low mile drive train.
If you like the truck and it wouldn't be too much of a PITA, you could look to swap out for a 6.4
Back in the day replacing a engine with newer or bigger was a piece of chicken. Now, with all the electronics might be smart to buy the complete wreck to be sure you have all the parts.
I did not replace mine I rebuilt it from the cam up. It is a 1996 Vortec so its 25 years old. We think the cam was warped but nothing we did diagnosed the problem so me and dad just went ahead and rebuilt it. The motor itself is all mechanics very technical mechanics but still mechanics. "Moving parts" Everything we took of the top of the motor was technical. Something newer I would agree that a more modern mechanic with the know how of all that stuff would have better luck. But I agree in the end if you like the truck it would be simply be penny's on the dollar from buying new. Also like in my earlier post depending on what you want it would come completely assembled and all you'd do is switch em out... JMHO
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