Ok so i just figured out after buying my 1991 mustang with a 5.0 motor 3 days ago that the 3rd cylinder hole from the back on driver side has only 10psi and didnt even bother checking the 2 after it towards the rear but the other 5 i checked were still good around 160-170 psi anyways i put oil in it 2 times and let it idle and it still has only 10psi so it must have a hole in piston or bad rings which either way i couldnt fix either so im looking at what it will cost to swap another 5.0 into it and i can find stock ones around just $500 so i might buy a 302 bored to 306 for a little more and i was wondering what are the things that are hard to do when removing an installing the motors?
Also if i buy a motor with all the cables attached etc, then im guessing the only wires and stuff i have to mess with will be the ones going throught the firewall and brake booster etc easy stuff correct? It will be my first time swapping a motor so please go easy on me as im ready to do it so dont wanna hear take it to a mechanic, because i can do this thanks.
Also if i buy a motor with all the cables attached etc, then im guessing the only wires and stuff i have to mess with will be the ones going throught the firewall and brake booster etc easy stuff correct? It will be my first time swapping a motor so please go easy on me as im ready to do it so dont wanna hear take it to a mechanic, because i can do this thanks.