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JunkYard engine swap (what should I look out for)

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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Question JunkYard engine swap (what should I look out for)

I found a junk yard that has a 24v HO for my truck, and I am wanting to know what should I look out for (anything, in the engine, performing the engine swap, etc) doing it my self. This is a complete engine with turbo & injection pump, (no accesories, alternator, starter) with a 6 month warranty.

Also what would be a fair price for this. Junkyard engine has 133,000 on it and says it was running fine when they reclaimed it out of the truck.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Similar year - problems with crank - cam position sensors from older to newer requiring ecm change if I recall correctly.

When I got mine they were 3 to 4000 used but I got a burned one in great shape for $1500. It just looked ugly so no one wanted it.

Only 65000 on the Cummins recon? Seems they should warranty that.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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yes there is 3 available logged in as 2001 engines.

What kind of crank problems?

the recon warranty was up by in 11/06
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Stay away from the "53" block.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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oh yeah I need to make sure that it is not the "53 "

thanks!
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