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[JD1964]

If there's no need to disassemble to have it decked, option #1 smells good to me.

I may have bigger plans in the future but other than blowing coolant, the engine is good as is.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[JD1964]

1. send the assembled short block to the machine shop and have them true up the deck. Put a new rear main seal, oil pump, hardended oil pump shaft, new other gaskets and roll

I dont see any reason to tear your block down only to have the deck machined

Just curious Mike, but how do they secure an assembled block into a milling machine? I read a post on another forum saying that the block gets bolted in via main saddle so it needs to be disassembled.

 

[elarm1]

What plugs are you using? Once it starts puking coolant damage is already done and there is no reversing it. I'm trying the Cometics now with a warped block and plenty of copper spray just so I can drive it but I am having no problems now. I will be gettign it retuned with new 60lb injectors so we'll see if that works out. My next move is a Dart block and blower pistons if I don't get this 351 from my friend. Sorry you are having troubles my friend

 

[Mr. Rustypwnz]

What plugs are you using? Once it starts puking coolant damage is already done and there is no reversing it. I'm trying the Cometics now with a warped block and plenty of copper spray just so I can drive it but I am having no problems now. I will be gettign it retuned with new 60lb injectors so we'll see if that works out. My next move is a Dart block and blower pistons if I don't get this 351 from my friend. Sorry you are having troubles my friend

If the block ain't straight, your just wasting your time lol.

 

[elarm1]

If the block ain't straight, your just wasting your time lol.

We'll see how long it lasts.... thanks for the encouragement

sent from my butt pocket

 

[RangerJoe]

The block has to be stripped down to deck the surface. Meaning, all pistons, rods and the crank have to come out.

Of you are truly on a budget....

-deck it
-tank it
-hone it
-polish crank
-economical set of rings and bearings
-oil pump
-timing chain
-gaskets

Still think you will be pushing $1k when done.

Joe

 

[JD1964]

Joe, your suggestion was actually my first instinct, before I started thinking like a real cheapo. You have corralled my cheapness.

I already have access to a good tq wrench. Guess I now will be needing a ring grove cleaner and ring compressor.

 

[RangerJoe]

Joe, your suggestion was actually my first instinct, before I started thinking like a real cheapo. You have corralled my cheapness.

I already have access to a good tq wrench. Guess I now will be needing a ring groove cleaner and ring compressor.

You can use an old ring to clean the grooves, along with a mild cleaning solution. Dawn dish soap and hot water actually works fairly well.

Autozone will rent a ring compressor, although it is super cheap. Best money I spent right here:

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/sme-904000

Joe

 

[JD1964]

I like to set the pistons head down in a pan of water for a few days. It softens up the carbon and helps the cleaning process. I don't sink the wrist pin, just the portion of ring grooves.

 

[a91what]

A bucket of carb cleaner and a stiff bristle brush non-metallic you'll have each one clean in 5 minutes or less