Originally Posted by
SGTPRIDE
.... Motor does need rebuilt though. I plan on redoing the whole truck (winter project).
If it stiil has the original engine, be prepared to spend some money. I am in the same boat. I thought I would rebuild mine but by the time I found all the parts, gaskets, etc it was in the low 1000s without any machine work.
Many people here have replaced it with something newer. Do a search on "engine swap" and you will find pages of ideas.
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