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I have decided to rebuild my 72 block. Major reason is cost. 2nd is my son is a senior in HS and I can do it with him this spring before he leaves for college, so bonding time.
Question one: How does this look so far, anything bad?
These chips / dents on the piston I believe are from either I took out the piston 2.5 years ago or being left underneath engine and got kicked by the boys. I plans to smooth with Emory cloth on the top and sides. OK?
There are some small changes in color on the #1 rod bearings, but not on the crank. But I can feel just a little edge with my finger nail on rod bearings. For this reason I plan to replace all rod bearings, but not the pistons, rods, nor crank. I'm bored over at .020 and supposedly it was balanced per the markings by the shop that did it (on the crank).
Should I be worried about the crank bearings? Should I take one main cap off and look at them? Look at all of them?
Do the color changes mean too much heat? Should I try to flush out the oil system? How? Any other tell tale areas pointing to too much heat?
The pistons cleaned up real nice so far.
I'm trying to plan the parts I need to get for the build. This is what has been suggested:
Edelbrock 170cc E-Street Heads for Flat Tappet Cam.
Comp Cam Kit - XE256H or XE262H with Lifters and Timing Set
Weiand Street Intake (Extra Port For Temp Sensor) for T-body EFI
Headers of choice
Sniper EFI
Any suggestions of parts or brands that work with this set up, or to replace in this list would be great. Thanks, Forrest
Question one: How does this look so far, anything bad?
These chips / dents on the piston I believe are from either I took out the piston 2.5 years ago or being left underneath engine and got kicked by the boys. I plans to smooth with Emory cloth on the top and sides. OK?
There are some small changes in color on the #1 rod bearings, but not on the crank. But I can feel just a little edge with my finger nail on rod bearings. For this reason I plan to replace all rod bearings, but not the pistons, rods, nor crank. I'm bored over at .020 and supposedly it was balanced per the markings by the shop that did it (on the crank).
Should I be worried about the crank bearings? Should I take one main cap off and look at them? Look at all of them?
Do the color changes mean too much heat? Should I try to flush out the oil system? How? Any other tell tale areas pointing to too much heat?
The pistons cleaned up real nice so far.
I'm trying to plan the parts I need to get for the build. This is what has been suggested:
Edelbrock 170cc E-Street Heads for Flat Tappet Cam.
Comp Cam Kit - XE256H or XE262H with Lifters and Timing Set
Weiand Street Intake (Extra Port For Temp Sensor) for T-body EFI
Headers of choice
Sniper EFI
Any suggestions of parts or brands that work with this set up, or to replace in this list would be great. Thanks, Forrest