I just dropped off my engine block, crank, rods, and pistons at the machine shop.
The machine shop is going to:
clean, magnaflux, and prep block
bore and hone (either .020 or .030 over)
install new aux shaft bearings
install freeze and oil galley plugs
surface block
recondition rods (big end ??)
hone small end of rod for steel floating pin
polish and balance crank
also install ARP rods bolts
The guy tried looking for some forged pistons from his end to save some cost but couldn't quite find an exact factory replacement. I already had my mind made up on the cp pistons from boport so I'll probably go with those unless somebody else has another valid suggestion.
http://www.bo-port.com/index.php?act=vie...oductId=26
How does this sound for rebuilding the bottom end of my engine?
The head is good but I will upgrade it later, my main goal is to get this thing back on the road with the shortblock ready for at least factory performace.
The machine shop is going to:
clean, magnaflux, and prep block
bore and hone (either .020 or .030 over)
install new aux shaft bearings
install freeze and oil galley plugs
surface block
recondition rods (big end ??)
hone small end of rod for steel floating pin
polish and balance crank
also install ARP rods bolts
The guy tried looking for some forged pistons from his end to save some cost but couldn't quite find an exact factory replacement. I already had my mind made up on the cp pistons from boport so I'll probably go with those unless somebody else has another valid suggestion.
http://www.bo-port.com/index.php?act=vie...oductId=26
How does this sound for rebuilding the bottom end of my engine?
The head is good but I will upgrade it later, my main goal is to get this thing back on the road with the shortblock ready for at least factory performace.
1987 T-Bird
Too much stuff to list
Running better than ever
Too much stuff to list
Running better than ever