Is it Worth rebuilding if not original engine on truck

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  1. Neto84

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    I’m a rookie working on cars and trucks I’m glad I found this site a lot of good info
     
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    You engine looks clean should run well they sound like a sewing machine at idle slight tap tap tap don’t trip out (I did) when the distributor moves back and forth when you push on the gas pedel I see duel exhaust so split manifold
     
  3. Neto84

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    Look at what I found on the last pistons
    What can that be
     

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    You should hear it now it sounds way better than what it did that’s just replacing a few things next is a tune up
    It starts and stays on but once I try to go in gear it shuts off that’s where I’m stuck trying to figure out why
     
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    Could be the float In the carburetor you said you rebuilt it maybe not enough fuel the experts here will chime in with a solution
     
  6. Neto84

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    Ok good thanks for all the info so far
     
  7. Neto84

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    Yes I have split manifold
    My 235
     
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    Just a thought is the plastic piece and gasket that’s between the carburetor and manifold on correctly or new old one might have cracks that aren’t visible creating air leaks
     
  9. Neto84

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    Are you suppose to remove the old completely it is stuck and it’s all damage I ended putting the new one on top of it what can I use to remove the old one completely
     
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    I would put a rag in the manifold hole block anything from falling in scrape it good not to gouge the metal
     
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    Thanks bro I will do that next week I go back to work tomorrow thru wendsday . What does your schedule look like how soon you want this done
     
  12. Neto84

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    Do you have a welder?
     
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    Why are the last 3 rocker arms white? Look like they have powder on them.
     
  14. martin3493

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    If the engine is durable and will work for long time, so i would suggest to rebuild it, i had ford 1996 diesel truck that engine was good so i rebuild totally now i am using that for roadside service near me, i have been using that for 2 years and working great.
     
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