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231 ??? to buy or not to buy

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by eromasik, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. Sep 22, 2008
    eromasik

    eromasik New Member

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    So I came a cross a freshly rebuilt 231complete with headers for 350.00, is this a good buy?? No bell housing though. Let me know what you guys think.:)
     
    eromasik, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. Sep 22, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Got receipts? What all was done to it?

    Could be a good buy.

    Bellhousing isn't a deterrent if you need a replacement for the 225.
     
    sparky, Sep 22, 2008
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    joel63cj5

    joel63cj5 loose change

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    :iagree:
     
    joel63cj5, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. Sep 22, 2008
    eromasik

    eromasik New Member

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    No receipts, top to bottom rebuild, 30 over according to current owner. He purchsed it for his project never panned out blah blah. I was going to use it to replace the Fhead in my 55.
     
    eromasik, Sep 22, 2008
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    Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

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    Who did he buy it from? Was it rebuilt by a reputable shop or by a shade tree mechanic? (note: don't intend to imply shade tree mechanics are bad but as Forrest Gump would say "Shade tree mechanics are like a box of chocolates....")
     
    Don X, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. Sep 22, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I'd pass unless I could hear it run for sure, then I'd say it's a decent price. If there's no receipts it might as well not be rebuilt IMO.
     
    sparky, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. Sep 22, 2008
    eromasik

    eromasik New Member

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    eromasik, Sep 22, 2008
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    bkap

    bkap Gone, but not long gone.

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    Tip it on end and pull the pan. It wouldn't hurt to pop a rod or main cap, either. That should give you a pretty good idea.

    Don't forget to re-torque the caps. :)
     
    bkap, Sep 22, 2008
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