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STANGBOY
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when buying a used engine and trans
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1986 mustang notchback
she's good from far but far from good
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djlopez916
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auto or manual trans?
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89 GT VERT work in progress
05 v6 stang
97 Ford expedition
Posts: 827 | From: South Sac | Registered: Dec 2008
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STANGBOY
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manual trans
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1986 mustang notchback
she's good from far but far from good
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turbo50
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Check that you are buying from a reputable person for starters.
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.........when was the last time YOU built something with YOUR own hands?
I offer quality sidework at reasonable prices. PM ME
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djlopez916
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When I got my manual trans my friend took a extra shifter and shifted the trans into each gear and spun the gears to see if it got caught on any gears that were chewed up. He did this for all the gears and looked on the front and end tail shaft to see the splines were all good.
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89 GT VERT work in progress
05 v6 stang
97 Ford expedition
Posts: 827 | From: South Sac | Registered: Dec 2008
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STANGBOY
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im buying from a member here by the name of rmadison but he says the engine was inspected and regasketed by jhonb
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1986 mustang notchback
she's good from far but far from good
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djlopez916
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Shoot johnb a message so he can verify the work.
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89 GT VERT work in progress
05 v6 stang
97 Ford expedition
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JohnB
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First, check to make sure you're in the correct section of the board when posting up questions.
Second, do a compression test on the motor if you're concerned. When I did a compression test on it, all were within spec.
Third, know what you are looking at. If you need a 5.0/302 motor, know what one looks like. If you don't know, ask someone who does to go with you to visually inspect...and if it comes down to it, take a book.
Lastly, make sure you follow through with a purchase. If you don't want it, can't get it, just flat out decide to go it different route...let the seller know. Common courtesy is nice.. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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1993 Cobra
2012 F150 Raptor
2020 GT500
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AIRFORMANCE MOBILE AUTO A/C 707
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rmadison is definitly reputable i would have no worries buying anything from him i will even back it up
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1993 red cobra
1973 celica chevy 406/t5/narrow 9
1969 camaro
1992 lx hatch
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