| Used motor -- tips and suggestions [message #238300] |
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mike miller
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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I know I haven't been active here, much, lately.
Some of you may know my "user" coach has a dead motor (403)... just over 400 miles from home. To recap: The engine lost power and quit. Coasting to the side of the road I noticed steam from the exhaust. After letting it cool and refilling it, water came out the right muffler.
Due to "medical issues" I had to get the wife home so we left the coach at Gary Bovee's and got her home.
I thought I had just blown a head gasket. Think it COULD be a bit worse than just the gasket. so I collected a pair of rebuilt heads and a gasket set and returned for the coach. After pulling the heads, we found a hole burnt in the #7 piston. (left side). -- A bit worse... 
I can not afford a new motor. I COULD pull a motor from one of my other coaches (455), but that doubles the work as I'd have to replace that one. Plus more parts need to be changed due to 403/455 differences.
I found a Used 403 motor on craigslist. <http://salem.craigslist.org/pts/4295222600.html>
And I am going to look at it this weekend. I plan on doing a compression check. before deciding on making an offer.
I am looking for opinions, tips and suggestions on not only what to look for before buying, but on what things to do before installing it. (IF I buy it)
I am thinking of things like new water pump and timing chain.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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