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Wow, there must be a disconnect that I was looking for semi-coherent mechanical opinions and diversions from my actual question. Truly amazing. Answer: you are all wrong, engine has thrown a rod. There is a brick in the cement mixer. I will call the person above for actual data that will get me...

It ran then. At times it runs. But I dindn't say the engine froze. I said the diagnosis, good or incompetent, was that a "rod was thrown". Same thing? Does a rebuild become an option? A great answer would be an estimate of repairs - a mathematical solution. Math is something that is universally...

I do not know. The engine did turn, even to back it off the trailer, so it wasn't a "complete freeze". But a mechanic told me it was ready for a rebuild at $4K. Not a mechanic so that is the best I can tell you. I had no reason to disbelieve him. He was an old timer on the coast and I think he...

Hi - I am new to the forum, but have been slowly restoring a '73 FJ-40 4-speed for about 10 years and love the vehicle. Then a year ago the original straight-6 threw a rod. The rebuild of the original engine was an option, then an F2 was presented as an option. The second option seemed great at...

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