I agree, if you can find a relatively low mileage one.
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a explorer motor is the bestThanks for the input. Am I wrong or do you agree that the later model Explorer 5.0 would be the way to go?
a explorer motor is the best
If you can find one that's under say 130K
And can hear it run and check the compression before you buy it
A lot of places will install a used engine
Most of em from their own stash of wrecked cars
If you re use your computer with the speed density system the replacement engine will have to be stock
Not modified
If you install a hotter cam or something. It won't run right
So make sure the engine is stock
Every grown man needs some kind of truck. I need one right now.Most important question and I forgot to ask it...
Do you really NEED a truck?
If you have to think about that the answer is no.
2k is going to go fast if you're paying someone to do the work. Used/junkyard engines are exactly that, so don't expect miracles or long life.
I'm all for fixing your truck but it might be time to take advantage of ridiculous prices and sell it as is. Ball park 3-6k for your truck depending on condition even with its issues as long as it not beat up.
So with the 2k your looking to put into the engine you could probably move up say 10 years +/- and into honda/toyota car.
Take a deep breath it's ok, your friends may mock you until they hear 25+ mpg compared to 12 -14.
I get a little rod knock on a cold start, but other than that, mine is still running great. The engine sounds perfectly fine after those first couple seconds.
Most likely you have a main bearing knock on a cold start and not a rod knock. That is fairly common with "high mileage" motors. Usually not a problem to worry about. Make sure you are using an oil filter with a back flow preventing check valve in it to prevent dry start ups. Fram stopped using these a few years ago. Puralator does use them.