I found a truck on one of the insurance auction websites. They said the truck has a bad motor. They have one picture of the motor. I can't really see anything but I wonder if anyone else could. I really appreciate any guidance.

 

see some rust in one of the cyl...

 

Ok bud, sorry I didnt answer the PM, im just now getting back to my computer after a long few days.

Personally, if the truck is cheap enough to justify a rebuild on the engine Id go for it. Because there is no way Id run that engine without pulling it and doing a full rebuild on it.

It looks like its been sitting quite a while without the head for sure. Cant tell much else from the single pic.

You could always get a rebuilt Cummins and drop it in, and sell the block to recoup some of the cost, if it is even sellable.

 

What does it cost to rebuild a 6.7 engine?

 

Id say, pending on how much labor you would do yourself, that it could be rebuilt for around 4-6 grand, using stock replacement parts. Any aftermarket or upgrades and it will skyrocket.

 

If I assume $10,000 then I would be safe.

 

Id definitely say so.

10k would be my budget on a perfomance build. Block, head, Carillos, studs, Hamilton Cam, pushrods etc....

Well maybe just a tad over 10k, but if that block is still good, Id bet dollars to donuts you could do it for well under 5k.