well I finally got a truck

[gunsmith11]

Pull the engine, replace all the freeze plugs and get an engine gasket set and replace all the gaskets and hoses

 

[Crazy K38]

ok well i am pretty sure it's a cracked block, now I have to hunt down an engine for cheap and the likely hood of that is nearly zero

 

[84CJ]

I have a motor in an 85 S10 if you need one. Gets about 5 miles to the gallon with the DANA 60 with 456 gears and detroit locker.

With a little detunning it may get 10 mpg
and another 5 with taller gears.
It would do wheelies with the DANA 60 with 456's

 

[DeathGrip]

Dang it,I've been pulling for you. Sorry for your luck.

 

[bayfisher]

sorry to here that

What makes you think the block is cracked?

There are 2 freeze plugs on the rear of the block that will not be visible until the trans is pulled and flywheel removed.

don't get too down on it. you said your dad is a mech here in tx. at the worst you might have to short/long block it. ask your dad if you are not familiar with any local machine shops or rebuilders.

I'm still curious about what you're finding to condemn the block?

 

[Crazy K38]

well because on the drivers side of the block I can feel a ledge witha sharp edge about an inch above the freeze plug and it pours water and it isn't a headgasket