Georgie New Member Jul 13, 2005 455 0 0 Montreal, Canada Jun 4, 2007 #1 Jun 4, 2007 #1 im looking for a new 302...what should i look for while buying a used engine? should i turn the crank, check the oil..what else should i look for..
im looking for a new 302...what should i look for while buying a used engine? should i turn the crank, check the oil..what else should i look for..
Rick 91GT Mustang Master Nov 29, 1999 9,692 95 99 PA Jun 4, 2007 #2 Jun 4, 2007 #2 A Compression test and Leakdown test will tell you exactly what your buying.... Checking the oil is good, look for grit, copper, deposits, etc If you can see inside the motor look for heavy deposits, smell the oil for gas
A Compression test and Leakdown test will tell you exactly what your buying.... Checking the oil is good, look for grit, copper, deposits, etc If you can see inside the motor look for heavy deposits, smell the oil for gas
9 91notchbk Member Nov 20, 2006 163 1 18 Jackson Michigan Jun 4, 2007 #3 Jun 4, 2007 #3 Anytime I buy I used motor I pull the oil pan. This will give you a good indication of the condition of the inside of the motor. Check for sludge build-up and blockage of the pick-up screen.
Anytime I buy I used motor I pull the oil pan. This will give you a good indication of the condition of the inside of the motor. Check for sludge build-up and blockage of the pick-up screen.