Remanufactured engine

[hondaslave1342]

Just flood start it a few times to show oil pressure then start her up!

Yep I did that for the last 10 years. Sometimes if you catch it on the wrong stroke at a backfire through the intake. My wife is tired of doing it so I already purchased the accusum system but waiting till engine break-in is complete. A lot easier just to turn the key on and get oil pressure and start engine. Thanks everybody. I seen 2000Streetrod post, and I want to wire mine exactly like his but I don't want to bug him. I want it on a toggle switch just in case I need the key on and it doesn't dump the oil back into the engine. Like I said I really suck at electrical I'd pretty much need a diagram how to do this. Tap into ACC and toggle switch thanks

Just flood start it a few times to show oil pressure then start her up!

 

[bmdubya1198]

Just wondering, if price is NOT an issue, can you get this from Ford dealer? What would this cost? (I know, “way too much”… but parts and labor should be good).

just wondering.

I checked the Ford parts sites, and they do offer a remanufactured engine, but it's around $4k and unknown availability on back order.

 

[hondaslave1342]

Just wondering, if price is NOT an issue, can you get this from Ford dealer? What would this cost? (I know, “way too much”… but parts and labor should be good).

just wondering.

Ford engine is no longer available.

I checked the Ford parts sites, and they do offer a remanufactured engine, but it's around $4k and unknown availability on back order.

I just went through this a few months ago looking for my 4.0. Some websites said available so I called the Ford dealer before purchasing. He said it's on backorder like you stated and did a nationwide check and one was available and in Georgia. I called them and they said they're keeping it. After many hours of research, me and Donalds (awesome member here), confirmed that all remanufactured long blocks come from the same plant in Texas so it don't matter where you buy it from it's coming from the same facility. When I got my 4.0 and open the crate it had multiple company names on the outside container Ford dealerships included.

 

[bmdubya1198]

Ford engine is no longer available.

I just went through this a few months ago looking for my 4.0. Some websites said available so I called the Ford dealer before purchasing. He said it's on backorder like you stated and did a nationwide check and one was available and in Georgia. I called them and they said they're keeping it. After many hours of research, me and Donalds (awesome member here), confirmed that all remanufactured long blocks come from the same plant in Texas so it don't matter where you buy it from it's coming from the same facility. When I got my 4.0 and open the crate it had multiple company names on the outside container Ford dealerships included.

Huh, that's pretty interesting. So the Ford one probably isn't any better than any of the other brands. It makes sense though, companies like these are looking for cost effective, not the absolute highest quality. That includes the OE sources, like Ford.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Huh, that's pretty interesting. So the Ford one probably isn't any better than any of the other brands. It makes sense though, companies like these are looking for cost effective, not the absolute highest quality. That includes the OE sources, like Ford.

In almost all cases the factory parts are best.

 

[bmdubya1198]

In almost all cases the factory parts are best.

Agreed. Though it would not surprise me if Ford outsourced for reman motors just to have them in stock.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Agreed. Though it would not surprise me if Ford outsourced for reman motors just to have them in stock.

yep, especially as this fleet ages. less and less on the road, and as such, less emphasis on the quality of them, as older vehicles having issues arent uncommon and its just more cost effective, like most oil companies... all made by a few companies

 

[stunner67]

I’m gonna guess it’ll be a crapshoot, unfortunately. Most remanufacturers aren’t going to be dead set on the best timing parts, when on most vehicles Cloyes is a reasonable option.

Especially if the OEM components aren’t available immediately. I’d be leery of something remanufactured now, with all the supply chain issues. I’d be wondering which parts were cheaped out on because the normal option was out of stock.

Coyles parts are never a reasonable option if you want them to be reliable. Melling makes good parts for timing and they have a complete kit or stick with ford parts if you can find them all.

 

[bmdubya1198]

Just to update my situation, I ended up ordering a used engine on eBay (for way too much, due to the reason that there was a "guarantee" and "inspection"... had I known how they handled this and how absurdly long it took to arrive, I would have pulled one from the junkyard and refreshed the whole thing), and come to find out I had to replace the rear timing chain cassette anyway. The customer service was awful, and they didn't want to pay for parts unless I either sent back the engine (which was already on a stand) or he sent be an eBay guide. Complete BS.
I got a kit from Ford for the rear chain, it was actually surprisingly easy to change. The front components were all in really good shape, so I left them alone. I also replaced both tensioners, also with Ford parts.
Truck runs great now, only problem is I didn't read enough on here before installing a Fel-Pro rear crank seal. Now tomorrow I'm planning on dropping the transmission to replace it with a Ford seal and sleeve.

 

[Mr. Alligator]

Ouch… but good work!

Take care and drive safe.