Should I put this in the DA?

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It's really tempting. I could probably come up with the money somehow. I don't think I could do $2500 though. Maybe $2250 shipped.

Damn, I wish I was rolling in cash. I really probably won't be able to do it but it's worth thinking about and getting some ideas from you guys of what the true cost would be. There is no core charge so the cost would be whatever it costs shipped minus what I could sell my engine for.

What could I get for my engine? It is a '96. The IMRC's work.
 
If it truly is brand new, then it's been sitting for 17 years. Still I would think the pan would need to be dropped and internals checked, and make sure everything is still moving freely. Still, it's not too often that you find brand new motors.
 
For a mark viii to require a replacement engine means the car probably isn't worth more than a grand..and then to pay another 2500 on an engine..not worth it if the engine is worth more than the car and when all is said and done you're left with a stock mark viii. Seems like you could find a nice used engine with under 100k miles for less than half that..then you at least have some money for mods if you care to do that.
 
Of course the key phrase in the ad is "OBO", so what is it worth assuming it's been sitting around for 17 years?

Also, wouldn't a crate motor be all oiled up to keep it from rusting? I suppose that oil may have turned to varnish after all these years.
 
I'd much rather get a 100k engine for 600 bucks and throw on all new gaskets.
 
if you wanted a brand new motor, worth it.
if you need a stock replacement, not worth it.
 
Here's my opinion on the condition of this engine:
They don't put these engines in storage without first prepping them for a long shelf life. It is expected that they could sit for years before they are used. All bare metal was likely lubricated, plus it was likely bagged in a crate. If it can last 5-10 years and be good as new, then it can be good as new at 17 years. The seals are uh..sealed right? Isn't that the point? If they are sealed they are not exposed to the elements and should be fine.

I'll bet this engine is totally plug and play with whatever prep you would always give a new engine, and I'm not sure what those preparations are. This doesn't mean I'm going to buy it. If I'm wrong tell me why.
 
Seals are sealed but just like any part that's 17 years old.. time takes its toll.
I bet most of the.gaskets/seals are rock hard.
And yes, I'm sure they pre-lubed that motor but you have to understand that every place the oil didn't stick its going to have rust. Rings on the cylinder walls in the same place for 17years plus give the fact it isn't in a sealed bag.... Not good.
Depending on how long that motor has been exposed to open air it might not be any good at all.
Cast iron sweats like a pig when the temp swings in the spring/fall, kinda like a nice cold glass of ice tea in the Carolina summer heat. :)
No way I'd pay that for that motor.
 
I won't argue this anymore because you guys make good points and I'm probably not going to get it anyway, but...

There is a bag shown in the picture that has been lifted from the motor. There is no telling from the ad or picture if the bag was just recently opened in order to show the motor. The dust is worrisome though.

There are military engines that have been in storage for 50 years. I have read that these engines still work fine as is because the oil they coat them with stays stuck and they are in a sealed container.

I would have to be be certain that this motor has only recently been unbagged and I can't really know that for sure. The bore scope idea is a good one. The price would have to come way down. I will just keep watching the ad.

It's probably too risky at any price but it sure would be a shame if this engine is really perfectly fine.
 
sprocket said:
I won't argue this anymore because you guys make good points and I'm probably not going to get it anyway, but...

There is a bag shown in the picture that has been lifted from the motor. There is no telling from the ad or picture if the bag was just recently opened in order to show the motor. The dust is worrisome though.

There are military engines that have been in storage for 50 years. I have read that these engines still work fine as is because the oil they coat them with stays stuck and they are in a sealed container.

I would have to be be certain that this motor has only recently been unbagged and I can't really know that for sure. The bore scope idea is a good one. The price would have to come way down. I will just keep watching the ad.

It's probably too risky at any price but it sure would be a shame if this engine is really perfectly fine.
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I hear ya sprocket, it looks like that bag has been open for a while.
Besides, ford does not = military when comes to storage prep on the motor.
With the fogging oil and thick goo the military uses you damn near have to soak everything in hot kerosene to get it off.
 
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