What we do around here is wait for one to come in that has rolled over in the winter and cut the oil filter apart - check for material - if its clean then its pretty much assured its a good engine - it was running when it rolled.

Others have gone to the local insurance auction and bought complete running wrecks.

Originally Posted By: InlineDime
Originally Posted By: efi-diy
Originally Posted By: InlineDime
Ok....well there is no junkyard around here SNIP


Just to help you out there is a picknpull location under an hour drive from where you are. Same pricing as what I paid.

6241 SE 111th Avenue
Portland, OR

and again I will say, those are not guaranteed for anything but core engines sold in as is unknown running status condition , YOU PULL. so, it really isnt that "cheap" and easy to run out and grab a good running 4200 to slap in and go, as you infer. I am not trying to be an ass, but simply stating the facts that should be considered by the average joe, interested in trying this in his garage.

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