Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Richard started this thread.
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Apr 2011
    Location
    London Ontario Canada
    Posts
    9
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    What to do with a whole car engine?

    I have a whole car engine that a customer called me to pickup, I got it back to my shop safely, now im not sure what to do with it.

    Any tips on processing it for more cash? Or is it better to just run it for the bulk weight?

    I have done quite a bit of scrapping over the last few years but this one is new to me!

    Mostly do appliances, aluminum, wire and houshold stuff. Im out of my element a bit here with this one.

    Im sorry if this has been asked already 1000x I couldnt find a relative thread or any youtube videos or anything!



  2. #2
    BigRyan's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Apr 2011
    Posts
    206
    Thanks
    134
    Thanked 182 Times in 56 Posts
    I'm sure the experts will weigh in soon, but I'm quite sure there are a few aluminum parts that you can take off of it before turning it in. Good find, and good luck!

  3. #3
    SMF Badges of Honor


    Member since
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    19
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
    Do what alot of people do, degrease, pressure wash, paint it and sell it for $1500.00 as a fresh rebuild on craigslist.

    NOT a good idea but it is getting common.

    pull starter and alt. and any alum. bulk the rest.

  4. The Following User Says Thank You to jaskelkyz for This Post:


  5. #4
    Richard started this thread.
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Apr 2011
    Location
    London Ontario Canada
    Posts
    9
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jaskelkyz View Post
    Do what alot of people do, degrease, pressure wash, paint it and sell it for $1500.00 as a fresh rebuild on craigslist.

    NOT a good idea but it is getting common.

    pull starter and alt. and any alum. bulk the rest.
    Yeah pulling the aluminum, starter and whatever else sounds about right. I also got a cat and two transmission housings. The aluminum salvaged would be irony rate I would assume right?

  6. #5
    Mechanic688's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor



    Member since
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Warsaw , Ind. In the heart of the lakes, and down the street from the hotel where Al Capone stayed.
    Posts
    9,568
    Thanks
    11,247
    Thanked 10,730 Times in 4,728 Posts
    Hey Richard, Down here at my local yard it would pay cast aluminum price,,,

  7. #6
    Patton's Avatar
    SMF Badges of Honor

    Member since
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Gilpin, CO
    Posts
    61
    Thanks
    10
    Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts
    It all depends on the engine. If it is a newer engine with all the cast alum. it is worth it to pull apart and get the iron off of it. If it is an older cast iron, about the only thing you will get is the pistons. To get the piston separated from the rod can be a pain without the help of a press. So it comes down to time vs. money made.

    The yard I take to, gives a straight price for engine blocks, either iron or alum. Has to be complete though.


  8. Similar threads on the Scrap Metal Forum

    1. Car Engine
      By WMSTR in forum Scrap Metal Tips and Advice
      Replies: 16
      Last Post: 06-22-2021, 11:51 AM
    2. Aircraft Turbine Engine - Jet Engine Recycling & Buyers
      By Aeroturbinetech in forum Introduce yourself
      Replies: 2
      Last Post: 08-08-2019, 08:53 PM
    3. Connecticut - All scrap metal pick from appliance to car engine,
      By Davewrx in forum Scrap Metal Removal, Junk Car Removal and Metal Recycling Services
      Replies: 0
      Last Post: 07-05-2010, 09:03 PM

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

 
Browse the Most Recent Threads
On SMF In THIS CATEGORY.





OR

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

The Scrap Metal Forum

    The Scrap Metal Forum is the #1 scrap metal recycling community in the world. Here we talk about the scrap metal business, making money, where we connect with other scrappers, scrap yards and more.

SMF on Facebook and Twitter

Twitter Facebook