Re: Pull a part parts...

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Not really. The only thing you could do is run a compression test. Pull all plugs, squirt a little oil in (no telling how long it's sat up), turn it over with a wrench 5-6 times, then connect the compression gauge and do the same (turn 5-6 times). Would take a lot of doing though! I usually just see if it will turn over. If it won't, put some tranny fluid in each cylinder (a bottle spread among 8 is usually enough), let it sit a day or two, then go back and try again. If it doesn't break loose it should probably be passed over as a rebuilder. If it's a 390 or 401 I'd likely pull it anyway unless it's obvious that a rod was thrown. Most engines sold as runners will be in a different area and can be started, or the yard will guarantee them to run or swap out. If you're in the main pull yard, you're just getting a rebuildable core. Most yards will swap it for another if you find it can't be rebuilt once you start tearing it down, but ask first. 

On September 23, 2004 AMC of Memphis wrote:

> I was just wondering for those of you that pull engines and trannies out of
> a pull a part, how you can tell if they are good or not.  I know that
> trannies are almost impossible to check, but how about engines?  Is there
> anyway to check to see if they are good before pulling it?
> 
> Mike Serpe


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