Well, unless I'm severely mistaken, the engine in my F-150 took a dump this afternoon Westbound on I-80 at hwy 20. It rattles like all hell, and almost sort of runs kind of on what appears to be 4-5 cylinders for brief periods.
I am blaming it on Cory's AC compressor installation
[race card]I think he has something against WHITE trucks... [/race card]
With many thanks to Pat R. it is back in Sparks on top of Matt's trailer but that's a different long story.
So I think I need somebody to swap an engine, and probably do water pump, clutch, flywheel, and possibly tranny at the same time... Anybody got a recomendation? I'd prefer to pay a trustworty individual rather than a shop, but will take either reccomendations.
Next I am trying to decide what to do on the engine. It is a 5l, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to spend a couple extra bucks on something with more low end torque, etc. Maybe I need a blower.
It is primarily a tow vehicle.
Do I just get a Kragen rebuilt, have this one rebuilt, buy a crate motor from Summit????
Khail, and Napa options?
Austin, as our resident American iron expert, I expect some brilliant insight from you.
And no, I am not trading it for a Nissan...
