This is the engine story continued….


I visited the shop yesterday just making sure the truck engine bay was clean as I wanted, and boy they did a fantastic job. They are now cleaning all the redeemable parts from the old engine, that will go on the new engine. Heads and tin came with the new block. The exhaust manifolds were new, replaced about a year ago as was the starter, alternator, steering gear, wiper motor, rear fuel pump, universal joints, hubs and brakes. Several parts were recently new, which weighed in the decision to replace the engine. Looks like we’re putting a new radiator in as well, all the hoses will be replaced, several are original with original clamps, the technician laughed at that, saying it is sure time for replacement. This will be a proper engine replacement, I’m excited and hopes to have a dependable truck available, once again.