1-6-2015 COS pull and pay

[akaFrankCastle]

97 exploder short block
98 exploder complete
96 Bronco 351W complete minus front dress
96 F150 351W torn down to short block
72 F100 with big bearing 9 and HP 44 drum brake

[Justin]

I'm not sure I want to know the answer to this question: How did the 351w short block look? Any idea on mileage?

[akaFrankCastle]

Pistons appeared normally fouled. Didn't appear to have been exposed to the elements for long, if at all. It is a motor I have been keeping my eyes on. I saw the truck when it first went into the yard and considered pulling it for myself as a back up/project motor for a later build. It had many new/aftermarket parts on it, so I think the truck was fairly well cared for but cannot speak with certainty to that. There was no outward appearing damage to the body of the truck, so I cannot say its presence in the yard was mechanical or accident related. As a short block, I think it would be worth the effort if you are planning a complete tear down. Of course, the Bronco also would make for a suitable candidate, IMO, as it is still buttoned up. The F150 short block does have the benefit of having most of the heavy removal already accomplished.