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The serial number is: F82-53784
Engine is a 4G52 #JW2735

I got it home and unloaded, the head is off and it sat in the weather. I'll pressure wash it in a week or so and have a closer look. The right front wheel is stuck for some reason, brakes frozen maybe.

I got the full story on it today, the owner had the head rebuilt in Cincinnati by a supposedly reputable shop but it turned out that after bead blasting they did not clean the head before reassembling it. So it didn't last long. The owner tore it back down and saw the damage and bought another forklift. Lots of pieces missing, so a junkyard engine is a good idea just for the missing parts. If it turns out it will bolt up, why not? I haven't looked at the mounts but I'd guess the end plates should bolt to any 4G52 block. Guess I'll see when it comes out.

I could see the compression being different, for a propane engine. But the bottom line is I'm not going to put much money into it. I brought it home for less than scrap price so I can make money on it just hauling it off if it came to that. I don't think it will though.

Jim
  • Posted 5 Apr 2014 04:56
  • By JimBlackwood
  • joined 3 Apr'14 - 12 messages
  • Kentucky, United States

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