I have another vehicle... and I've just had it with this engine, it's become a money pit, money spent on an engine that I won't appreciate until I'm wayyyy older (im keeping it for something else). For right now I want a cheap tire roasting fast pull anything I need kinda truck. And this seems like the easiest route. And to be completely honest a learning experience. I have never completely rebuilt and engine before, but I'll have help when needed. I just want to take the time and say thank you I very much appreciate every single response in this thread I have read everything over very carefully and with consideration. Much appreciated. Friday I'm going to go talk to the dude and figure out a deal. The parts truck drives. But I checked the oil stick when I was out there yesterday and it was way over full and smelled of gas. Any ideas?