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Having just done a 250 swap take the transmission out with the engine. You certainly can just remove the engine but mating it back up is a PITA, you will be using the transmission access panel a lot to reattach it. Ideally a liner/cylinder rebuild is idea but do what you have to go to get it...

Fair price as-is would be $10K-$12K in Texas mainly due to title, reg, and it looks fairly clean. You'll get around $7500-ish on fleabay so throw it up on Craigslist and start networking!

I have faith in Jwade to get to the bottom of it. I do feel better knowing that I'm not the only one waiting for SF-97s since 4/13.

No, tough as in rode hard and put away wet. You'd best look out of state for a deal or in state for bit more cost.

Suprman is correct about the Michelin XLs, they are questionable tires at best. From experience, the 11's are nice from a stability/lifting stand point but 395s seem to be the best "super single" for a wrecker due to their wider width, thicker side walls, bolt on ability, and you still get...

Oh I've been saving this one for a long time.. rofl

-Old diesel is totally possible, it does smell disgusting possibly varnish like. If you haven't done a filter change yet it would be a good time anyway. -Minor blowby out of the tube is ok during warmup, when you see it is the engine completely warmed up? Some trucks smoke and others don't. -No...

You'll get it back...eventually. I go through this same ordeal with EVERY purchase from GP and since the start of the year my refunds have gone from 2 weeks to 12 weeks with no one knowing what is going on. Email is the way to go for sure, even contacting Jwade or Kyle or etc directly and ask...

I'm having to pull and redo all the side wall insulation and panels due to rot and wanted to know what they used as insulation. I don't need nor want to dig into the front of the box where all the heating/AC unit/known asbestos is, just the expanding side panels.

Those are late production if I'm correct, all my 101A3s came with them and they fit a little looser than normal.

395s mounted and LED headlights installed. Despite selling a lot of cool MV parts I never get time put them on my own trucks! aua

Again, not economical also about 2 weeks too late. The block has been picked clean and will be reusing them elsewhere.

Only 22 in this one actually. :naner:

I agree but "better" is defined by one's interpretation. I believe it's more so what you intend to do with the vehicle that determines what power plant you should use for the job and what is "better". The the 250 has more torque on the low end without argument and the 8.3 has a better high end...

Something something max height of an overpass. LOL!

Back on Point: The 250 should last near forever if taken care of, it may literally rust away before it gives out. On the 8.3 vs 250 debate. Having 40+ M939 trucks through my hands it seems to be more how well the engine is tuned and treated. I've had some mean 250s and turds of both engines...

Expanded the expando van. This was much easier than most people have stated. Now to redo some of the wood/insulation on the side panels.

It's $500 for a running take out or much more than that to do the two sleeves/pistons/etc. Economics at work. :carnac:

You're right, NHC.