85lebaront2 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Bill - I'd add up the costs and weigh that against how hard it is to get to them. For something like Big Blue where the compressor is at the top and easily gotten to, and to remove the condenser only requires leaning the radiator back. So I'd go with a used compressor. In fact, I am! But from what you've said about how hard it is on a Taurus, I think I'd seriously consider buying new parts. Gary, it's partially a matter of "how much do I want to put into a 26 year old car with a bad rod journal and 140,000 + miles on it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Gary, it's partially a matter of "how much do I want to put into a 26 year old car with a bad rod journal and 140,000 + miles on it?" So, I am more than likely picking up a new vehicle this weekend. I have plenty of experience with this vehicle, and know it's history over the last ten years. I will post more about it when I have it in my possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 So, I am more than likely picking up a new vehicle this weekend. I have plenty of experience with this vehicle, and know it's history over the last ten years. I will post more about it when I have it in my possession. You are a teaser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 So, I am more than likely picking up a new vehicle this weekend. I have plenty of experience with this vehicle, and know it's history over the last ten years. I will post more about it when I have it in my possession. Why do I have a terrible suspicion I know what vehicle it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 So, I am more than likely picking up a new vehicle this weekend. I have plenty of experience with this vehicle, and know it's history over the last ten years. I will post more about it when I have it in my possession. Why do I have a terrible suspicion I know what vehicle it is? I don't think it is a "terrible" suspicion. I think it is a "wonderful" suspicion. And if my hunch is right, Shaun is going to be one happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I don't think it is a "terrible" suspicion. I think it is a "wonderful" suspicion. And if my hunch is right, Shaun is going to be one happy camper. Guess we'll all have to see. Not sure if I'm picking it up this weekend due to the holiday, I will probably wait until next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Guess we'll all have to see. Not sure if I'm picking it up this weekend due to the holiday, I will probably wait until next weekend. I'll be anxious to see the plans - for both trucks. Which gets priority. What the engine plan is for the "new" one. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I'll be anxious to see the plans - for both trucks. Which gets priority. What the engine plan is for the "new" one. Etc. Some [Gary and Matthew] have inside information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Some [Gary and Matthew] have inside information! Gary doesn't. He is just speculating based on Shaun's statement of " I have plenty of experience with this vehicle, and know it's history over the last ten years." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Gary doesn't. He is just speculating based on Shaun's statement of " I have plenty of experience with this vehicle, and know it's history over the last ten years." The statement "I have plenty of experience with this vehicle and it's history over the last ten years" is VERY vague as I have worked on many different vehicles in the last ten years (I was 18 years old ten years ago) and many of those vehicles I have worked on for years, and therefore know their history as I'm the "mechanic" that worked on them. The vehicle could be anything, Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Honda, etc; I've touched them all. Haha. But those who know me, know I grew up around and prefer domestics, and therefore I can assure it is not a foreign vehicle. It also is a running and driving vehicle, so no engine swaps or other drivetrain modifications are planned. I am going to have to battle to prioritize the F350 over this new vehicle, because that's what happened to the F150; I picked up my Ranger, started putting money and time into that and before I knew it the F150 had sat for almost five years without me touching it. But my plans for this new vehicle are minor compared to my Ranger, so I don't think it will be a major issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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