I picked up another 94 SR a year or so ago with a bad engine for $400. The engine has a really bad knock coming from the lower end.

Plan on building it up to replace my current off-roader. High level plans are:

• 
  Rock sliders
  OME heavy duty springs
  OME heavy duty torsion bars
  Longer shocks
  ARB Bumper
  10K Winch
  Storage Unit in rear
  Plus other goodies

Any suggestions for the build list always appreciated.

But first have to deal with engine. I pulled the old engine out a while back and have been waffling on how to replace. Finally pulled the trigger on an engine in CA with 89K on it that is now on the engine stand.

While the engine is on the stand planning on replacing timing belt , tensioners, bolt and washer along with the water pump. Anything I should do to it while on the stand?

Thanks,
~ Jon

With 89K, it may not need it, but the valve stem seals are a LOT easier to do with the engine on the stand. I'd say look at your rear cam seals as well to see if they need replacing.

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Didn't think about the seals. While doing the seals should I replace the lifters as well to deal with the ticking issue.

I'll try to get some pics of the truck up later this week.

Thanks,
~ Jon

We did the lifters along with the seals when freshening up Lloyd's engine for that reason. But I suffer from an extreme case of "while I'm in there" when working on my own rig. You're going to be torn down that far anyway, so if you've got the funds, it can't hurt if your ticking problem is bad.

Your crazy if you dont do it "while your in there"