Doing H/C/I how can I make sure my block is good?

[Yellow302]

Are there any tests I can run on my car to make sure everything in the block is still sound, I just rolled over 90,000 Miles.

Let me know, thx.

 

[Rootus]

Are there any tests I can run on my car to make sure everything in the block is still sound, I just rolled over 90,000 Miles.

Let me know, thx.

90k miles is nothing for a 302. If you see no blue smoke when you romp on it, and it does not make any unhappy sounds, then you're good to go.

 

[HoofnIt]

You can always run a compression test and a leak-down test to diagnose any piston ring problems.

 

[mo_dingo]

Also, it's a good idea to check the deck to make sure it's not warped. So, once you remove the heads, get something that is known to be truly flat. I can't remember the name, but I think it's called a t-bar or t-bracket, or something like that.

aarg.....I can't remember what it's called. But architects use it when construction blueprints & other things of the sort.
Scott

 

[skylovia]

Its called a straight edge. We used them at school to check for deck straightness. There are two kinds though. A flat one with a machined surface and a round one. The round ones are more accurate though. Get yourself one and a Feeler Gauge while your at it. But you need to look the factory specs to find out where to position the straight edge on the deck of the block. You take the feeler gauge and see which one(if any) will fit under the straight edge.The biggest one that will fit under the straight edge is the amount of warpage you may have. Its usually a machine shop type thing though.

 

[Yellow302]

well i hope the block isnt warped i wouldnt think so. But as for the compression test and leak down test where can i have it done?