how do i find out??

[SAYNOTORICE]

I am thinking about rebuilding the engine on my 5.0 next summer rather than buying a new one....how do you determine if the block can be used and where can i find this out

 

[SAYNOTORICE]

anybody?? bueler??...dont want this thread to be lost

 

[5.0 Nostalgia]

Bueller...Bueller? Fry...Fry?

When you pull the motor you can take it to a machine shop. If you have never blown the motor, you can probably do a .030 overbore and use it. The only way you would have to junk it would be if you cracked the block or damaged it from a walking crank, blown rod, or seize caused by lack of oil.

 

[BrutalStang]

well, almost any block can be used, to get the best performance out of a used block you may need to bore it out just a little, to bring it back to life. but thats about it i think.

 

[dromeda]

Trying to help out..

My friend is doing his right now though. I'd say check for hairline cracks and definitely get the block honed, that's what my buddy's doing.

 

[mr5o]

my block had 310,000kms on it or about 210,000 miles ..all they had to do was hone it

 

[SAYNOTORICE]

i see well there is no way the block is cracked cause it would not be running like it is....smoked an lt-1 the other night... so i guess ill just have to keep it well maintained untill im ready to do it and then get it bored to 306...sounds good