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Not yet, but tax return time is upon us.

That's what I was hoping to avoid. :-) I don't have one of those.

That brings up another question... what kind of engine hoist do I use to get the engine in/out from the side, over the tire/axle?

What has to be changed on the 290HP to get it in, in place of the original 225HP?

Yeah, that's an option I'm considering, and for the same reason (20 year old gaskets and seals). Why is idling abusive?

Thanks, that's an interesting idea.

Are there other engines that are direct upgrades/replacements, such as from later model LMTVs?

Yeah, I agree. Biggest concern for me there is that you have an engine that is barely broken in, but has 20 year old gaskets and seals. That's why rebuilding with a new block sounds appealing, despite being a huge pain in the butt.

Yes, and no. I see whole trucks being sold for less than just used engines out of 1078s, so it's not that clear cut. So far it's looking to me like a running cabless chassis seems to go pretty cheap, but they happen infrequently enough that finding one near me is unlikely (if I have to pay...

Were you talking about whole trucks, or just crate motors?

I'm not sure why you're so riled up. I didn't ask for thoughts on the vibration issue. I'm satisfied it's fixed, but I realize you feel a u-joint couldn't/didn't do it. One thing at a time, and right now I'm looking at how to replace the engine, which needs to happen regardless of what caused...

Sorry, I was hoping to intentionally start a single focused topic, and not have to go into all the ancillary discussions.

Pointless worrying about it anymore. The engine is trash. Any idea of a good place to find a new one?

Bad u-joint is the most likely candidate. Haven't driven it enough to 100% there isn't more wrong, because of the cracked block it leaks oil all over the place.

Couldn't you put the pistons in a new block as long as you put new rings on it? I had a bad vibration, and in one 40 mile trip it vibrated all the bolts out of the water pump, broke the cast aluminum ears off the alternator, broke the starter off, and cracked the blocks. Crazy thing is that I...

I've managed to crack the block on my M1078. Anybody have any good leads on places to find either a replacement engine or block? I found some engines on eBay, but at $8500 I might as well just buy a second truck! I've also seen some LMTV trucks that auction fairly cheaply because they don't...