need help with a 1997 V6 4.2L engine
08-30-2010, 12:41 AM
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need help with a 1997 V6 4.2L engine
i recently purchased a 1997 F-150 and it has a blown engine. i cant post in the FS/WTB section until i have atleast 25 posts but im looking for one now because i need the truck on the road asap for work and transportation. Does anyone have a V6 4.2L for sale that is in good working order with not too many miles? if you do please PM me or contact via email jrp11888mobile@aol.com. Thanks, James
08-30-2010, 01:05 PM
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Do you know what caused the engine to blow up? Was it overheated or out of oil or just plain worn out. I have a 4.2 and it has over 200K on it and runs like new. I am just wondering.
08-30-2010, 08:34 PM
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im not sure thats how i bought it, i think there is a crack in the block or something. im just looking for a used 4.2L to start over with after i rebuild it
08-31-2010, 10:41 PM
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Try this website... http://www.car-part.com/index.htm
I have a couple 4.2s. Not sure what i'm gonna do with them yet. I'll let ya know if I decide to sell one.
I have a couple 4.2s. Not sure what i'm gonna do with them yet. I'll let ya know if I decide to sell one.
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Try this website... http://www.car-part.com/index.htm
I have a couple 4.2s. Not sure what i'm gonna do with them yet. I'll let ya know if I decide to sell one.
I have a couple 4.2s. Not sure what i'm gonna do with them yet. I'll let ya know if I decide to sell one.
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just a thought, but you could put a 3.8 out of a mustang in it. I put an 04 Mustang 3.8 motor in my 97 that had a blown 4.2. Super easy direct fit, and the 3.8's are cheap! I got mine for $350 with 60,000 miles. All I had to change out was I used the accessory bracket and the upper intake from the 4.2. Everything else was plug n play.
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02-08-2011, 11:23 PM
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just a thought, but you could put a 3.8 out of a mustang in it. I put an 04 Mustang 3.8 motor in my 97 that had a blown 4.2. Super easy direct fit, and the 3.8's are cheap! I got mine for $350 with 60,000 miles. All I had to change out was I used the accessory bracket and the upper intake from the 4.2. Everything else was plug n play.