Any 351M or 400 around?

Hi Guys! I have recently picked up a 81 Bronco that sat in the weeds for 12 years and found to my dismay that there are 2 cylinders that are pretty full of water! The intake manifold is also extremely rusty inside, so I'm thinking this motor is probably shot, short of a full rebuild. I can't afford that right now, so I'm trying to find a running motor that can last a few years to put in this thing. So far, no luck...anyone have one in Southern Arizona?  Im already trying all the junk yards, they are laughing at me.

I live in Florida and bought classic car parts from Desert Valley Auto Parts..  They are courteous, friendly and competitivein their pricing.. 

I have a 400 currently being built if interested. It is at Phoenix Engine, so it's in your area already. Let me know if interested, I can get an update from the shop on this.

That engine that doesn't turn easily due to water in a cylinder, the rings and cylinder will not seal well at all. I wouldn't even attempt to run it unless it was for that junkyard TV show etc. Machine work is high dollar these days, finding a complete engine is the cheapest way to go. That has made old complete JY engines go up in price, what use to be under $200 is now as you found, $650 etc.

72 RS 351 wrote: That engine that doesn't turn easily due to water in a cylinder, the rings and cylinder will not seal well at all. I wouldn't even attempt to run it unless it was for that junkyard TV show etc. Machine work is high dollar these days, finding a complete engine is the cheapest way to go. That has made old complete JY engines go up in price, what use to be under $200 is now as you found, $650 etc.

mkshelton wrote: 72 RS 351 wrote: That engine that doesn't turn easily due to water in a cylinder, the rings and cylinder will not seal well at all. I wouldn't even attempt to run it unless it was for that junkyard TV show etc. Machine work is high dollar these days, finding a complete engine is the cheapest way to go. That has made old complete JY engines go up in price, what use to be under $200 is now as you found, $650 etc. what if I pulled this motor apart and did a quick hone of the cylinders, replaced rings, had the valves done, replaced oil pump and slapped it back together?  Anyone have luck with such a shade tree rebuild on these motors? I've done it before on a 81 datsun and it ran pretty well afterwards.

I won't be sure about what I got till I get the heads off, I'll let you know then.