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.
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
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
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.