Tips and advice on buying used engine...

[ellisjay2]

I've always been told not to purchase a motor from salvage yards or strangers if its not able to be cranked or without hearing it run if already pulled.I've heard of stories of people buying used motors and doing swaps and getting stuck with bad engines after all the trouble of installing. I figured I would just deal with someone I know I can trust since there are alot of shady deals out and about....I plan on going back with a plain stock 350 that was originally in my 86 sierra nothing fancy or high performing but maybe slightly stronger..i shop around on craigslist....been going around to local shops...and just getting some ideas together....any advice on a good selection option???