It's tough responding on internet threads. We don't know how knowledgeable a certain member may be and who has time to type out each and every detail. It should go without saying i you should check a used engine out before bolting it in and expecting it to run. Although I have. You buy a used one from a salvage yard you expect it to run unless it is sold as a core.
I, myself really enjoy this forum. Everyone is willing to share their experiences and knowledge. I personally have never bought a engine from a salvage yard. I've always rebuilt what I already had or bought a short block.
