Hi all,
Later this week I will be pulling the engine from my truck and replacing it with a used engine pulled from a used truck, and I would like some suggestions as far as what work to do on the engine while I have it out, I have considered everything from a complete overhaul of the engine to simply putting the new engine in as is. Tell me your opinion and why.
Here is some background. The truck is a 94 K3500 NV4500. Mostly stock except for 2/0 battery cables, a high idle switch, glowplug controller w/ duraterms upgrade lights, upgraded speakers, and heated seats front and back. Used as a farm truck/ daily driver/ adventure rig w/ cab over camper.
I don't put many miles on the truck as I don't commute for work (camp job) but I do want it to be reliable as Im driving the kids to hockey with it or for when we take the camper out of town.
The current engine runs strong, no real complaints there, but the edge of the block is broken off where the rear starter bolt mounts. I've known about this problem for about 8 months, but I suspect it may have been like that for at least the 3 years I've had the truck. Still starts, I'm still driving the truck. However after reading into the issue on this site I've decided it's worth swapping the block for peace of mind. I've taken to parking on a hill when I'm far from home or deep in the woods out of cell range.
The new engine comes from a 96 c2500 with an auto has been parked several years. New batteries and a little rigging of the fuel system and it fires right up. 135000 miles.
Both engines are F code.
New engine is obdII I plan to use all electronics off of the old engine.
Turbos are not the same any thoughts on which is better?
Accessory positions are different, and I'm considering running a dual alternator set up and ditching the vac system for the turbo.
I plan to continue driving the truck for at least ten years. Budget for this project is somewhat flexible, but I drive a quarter century old truck because I'm frugal ( and let's be honest these trucks look way better than anything new on the market)
So fire away with your thoughts, opinions tips or tricks.
Thanks in advance.
Later this week I will be pulling the engine from my truck and replacing it with a used engine pulled from a used truck, and I would like some suggestions as far as what work to do on the engine while I have it out, I have considered everything from a complete overhaul of the engine to simply putting the new engine in as is. Tell me your opinion and why.
Here is some background. The truck is a 94 K3500 NV4500. Mostly stock except for 2/0 battery cables, a high idle switch, glowplug controller w/ duraterms upgrade lights, upgraded speakers, and heated seats front and back. Used as a farm truck/ daily driver/ adventure rig w/ cab over camper.
I don't put many miles on the truck as I don't commute for work (camp job) but I do want it to be reliable as Im driving the kids to hockey with it or for when we take the camper out of town.
The current engine runs strong, no real complaints there, but the edge of the block is broken off where the rear starter bolt mounts. I've known about this problem for about 8 months, but I suspect it may have been like that for at least the 3 years I've had the truck. Still starts, I'm still driving the truck. However after reading into the issue on this site I've decided it's worth swapping the block for peace of mind. I've taken to parking on a hill when I'm far from home or deep in the woods out of cell range.
The new engine comes from a 96 c2500 with an auto has been parked several years. New batteries and a little rigging of the fuel system and it fires right up. 135000 miles.
Both engines are F code.
New engine is obdII I plan to use all electronics off of the old engine.
Turbos are not the same any thoughts on which is better?
Accessory positions are different, and I'm considering running a dual alternator set up and ditching the vac system for the turbo.
I plan to continue driving the truck for at least ten years. Budget for this project is somewhat flexible, but I drive a quarter century old truck because I'm frugal ( and let's be honest these trucks look way better than anything new on the market)
So fire away with your thoughts, opinions tips or tricks.
Thanks in advance.