Sad Announcement

[ChRoNo16]

It seems that I am going to have to get rid of my 1991 GMC 2500 light duty truck... Im really sad, but I have not been able to nail down the issue and get it running, and Im out of money and ideas... Anyone looking for a new project and live in or near Minnesota?

[sgrah230]

Steve,

 

Have you tried to get some info on the forum? I am sure someone here could help you out with your problems, (that is if you have not already tried.)

 

There are a lot of brilliant mechanics here.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

[ChRoNo16]

Yes I have tried, and others here have tried to help me, but after the distributor being the latest worn out thing, this truck just isn't worth the money anymore. I dont make enough to fix it, I think im sending it down the road this time.

[ChRoNo16]

It's gotten worse, Ive come to own a Ford F-250 until I can fix my Sierra

[KMGZ400]

junkyards could be your answer.... theres always a bunch of 350's your could replace yours with for dirt cheap

[ChRoNo16]

Dont you think I would be picking up someone elses problem tho? I think the hardest part is I cannot do an engine swap here, I dont own the house.

[gregrocks89]

shit, sucks seeing your truck being sent down the road

[ChRoNo16]

Here I still am, it still sits cold and dead. Figure this coming spring ill give it one last shot before I kill her (and look for another one) But sadly for now im driving a Ford pickup for the winter

[thebandnerd03]

I work at a junk yard and we ger ALOT of 350's in that run like a top. a lot of these truck come after being in a crash or losing a different part of the drive train. and depending on where you are there are a few shops that will let you help or even do the engine swap yourself

[tylerofficer]

Don't give up hope. If you really love that truck you won't let it go so easily. There is always a fix for everything, and now that you have that Ford for a temporary replacement you can save up some extra money and get it fixed. Any decent Mechanic shop should be able to let you help do the swap, or a friend or someone at your work can let you use their garage, or something. Junkyards/Scrapyards are your best bet at finding a decent engine.

[GMstrong]

+1 for a junk yard i get every thing free from my locate junk yard so its not a loss to me.Sierra is not giving up on you your giving up on the sierra!for a ford! the last ford i drove in i had the front left tire roll across the road going about 45 mph.almost took 3 of our lives.Soon as a got that truck home didnt even bother to fix the lugs.Sold it for 400 bucks then bought my 90 gmc sierra.It was a 87 bronco nickel and dimer.bought it brand new within the first week it needed trans work then 2 months later i was in the junk yard looking for a rear.