How did it turn out today? you can always come down to sc. i can help you pull one at the yard here,for lunch and a case of beer. lol

 

As previously mentioned as long as your jimmy doesnt have multiple problems why not replace the engine?

 

I had a Mk1 Ford Escort van for my first car at 17yrs old, the first car is always rather special. It broke my heart when I had to scrap that, I know the feeling very well..

 

Oh gosh you guys get me almost ready to cry.I had a 74 gremlin in high school drove it once then it dissaperedThen I had 66 4 door Cornet 440.Drove it with out reverse no 1st and 2cnd for the longest time.Had some good memories in the old car.

 

My first car was a 54 Packard Clipper, a big 4 dr sedan, enough room in the back for 4 on the seat a a few on the floor. My next was a 55 Mercury Monterey 2 dr hardtop, with a built T-Bird 312 4bbl. My first engine rebuild in auto shop.

 

Atleast the truck didnt catch fire to the engine and destroy the entire cab while blocking off a 4 lane highway with smoke (My first vehicle 91 Dodge Dakota Sport)

But i agree with almost everyone here, just replace the motor if there isn't many other underlying issues. Plus if you say get one from a junkyard you can get it rebuild while it is still out of the truck and have basically a brand new motor for not even close to the price of a new motor.

 

Once you own a blazer....... you ALWAYS own a blazer!