I have in my garage an 83 617 diesel engine. Block, head ,oil pan and transmission are still together. Everything else has been removed. The engine, according to PO has just under 500,000 miles. Ran good, but was using 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles. Vibration damper took the nose off the crank. PO was a diesel instructor at the Nashville Technical College and knew what he was doing.
But it looks like I will need the transmission for my 84. And here is my question. Do you think it is worthwhile to hold on to that engine block? It is a nasty item to contend with, heavy and prone to rust. I would give it to anyone who would care to come by and pick it up, but remember the crank is totaled. I am going to keep the head and oil pan. So, either I give it away, or I can haul it too the scrap yard for a few coins , or oil it up, wrap it up in plastic and walk around it. Any ideas?

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