By 6string827

Buying a rebuilt engine can be a trying task. Knowing a few things ahead of time will save a load of headache later.

 

First, get up on the engine and look for any information you can find. A model number, serial number, family, CPL and any other info is good information to have.

 

Call the local supplier or distributor and ask for the resident engine professional. All shops have a person that handles All the engine requests/sales.

 

Ask the guy for a written quotation and ask if the engine is a long block or complete. VERY IMPORTANT! Long blocks need more work to install. They may not come with necessary things like a flywheel housing, for instance.

 

Call several other places, if available, and keep the written quotes handy.

 

Sit down and make some notes on the quotations you have gotten. Compare them to find the best deal for your situation.

 

Decide which supplier to buy from and call him/her back to place the order. Be sure to double check that the engine being bought is compatible with the old one.

 

Be sure to ask about the core policy.

 

Ask your guy about mounting hardware and actual mounts. It may be a good idea to change all of that while you have it apart.

 

Now ask for delivery. Some places will deliver free of charge for engine sales. If not, arrange with a freight carrier for pick up.

 

When the engine arrives, inspect it BEFORE you sign for the delivery. Make sure all the items from the quotation are there and accounted for.

 

Start the task of swapping the engines out.