My 3FE blew up last Monday as my wife was driving it home (through E. St. Louis, btw). It had blown all the oil out a few days earlier through the #5 galley plug, also in East-Saint, and I drove it clattering further than I should have, but only far enough to get me beyond the sniper zone (seriously). Anyway, after it had oil back in it, things seemed just fine for a day or so and then a mild clattering came back. This terminated with a "loud bang and a big puff of smoke out the back" (her description). I haven't had a chance to look at the engine yet, but my guess is it is toast. At the minimum it'll need a compete rebuild. It's possible there are even metal bits poking out through other metal bits.
So.... options?
1: Have this engine rebuilt, if it is rebuildable;
2: Get another engine (anyone have a spare 3FE laying around);
3: Swap in a 2F (I've got a '78 FJ40 with a strong engine and clapped out body);
4: Say goodbye to the FJ62 (318,xxx miles).
5: ??
--Barry
So.... options?
1: Have this engine rebuilt, if it is rebuildable;
2: Get another engine (anyone have a spare 3FE laying around);
3: Swap in a 2F (I've got a '78 FJ40 with a strong engine and clapped out body);
4: Say goodbye to the FJ62 (318,xxx miles).
5: ??
--Barry