[craig long]

if you know of a good 7.3 for sale or a local rebuilder to kansas city please reply. thank you

 

[strokerboy73]

not sure if this helps at all, but i will throw it out there. there is a 96 powerstroke block,oil pan, front cover, and heads for $600. here in CO. If you are interested i can give you more details.

 

[craig long]

no, but thank you.

 

[strokerboy73]

no problem. so are you looking for a whoel complete motor then?

 

[craig long]

well, i have blow by and 265,000 miles. i would be paying someone to do the replacement or rebuild. what do you think i need? thank you

 

[cchase]

how much blow by? are you noticing anything else?

 

[slowleak]

competition engine - Powerstroke Nation

 

[craig long]

i hear a noise that reminds me of lifters sticking when i get on the throttle hard.....a rattle that quits when i ease back on the throttle. thanks

 

[craig long]

slow leak, what am i supposed to learn from that link? I was taken to another forum i do not belong to. thank you

 

[97powersmoker]

Johnson Engines Diesel Engine Re-manufacturing

$6900 for remanfacutred motor with core charge. I know a guy that got a 7.3(not powerstroke) from here and loves it. Hes had no problems or anything.

 

[craig long]

i did the ccv bypass and i see the blowby clearly through there and from the oil cap when removed during idle.