Hey guys, need some help on deciding weather or not I should just put a re ring kit or,send the block in to the rebuilders?
This is my FIRST complete engine tear down, don't have a hole lot of money floating around either.I just finished striping the motor yesterday,down to bier block.When taking out the pistons I didn't have to ream the top edge, there was no top ring edge, pretty smooth actually,except for some surface rust from the head gasket going.Measured the rods end play with a feller gage & is within the standard measurement.Measured the crankshaft end play & its within standard measurement also.
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />When looking at the rod & crank bearings they all have the STD. printed on the back side.The bearing themselves do have some scoring & little pit marks?The crank is well so so... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />it's not perfect but does have slight scoring ,not really enough to leave the copper from a penny on it though .It kinda looks like there are some honing marks in the cylinders. Somebody might have put some rings in from before <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />?
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> This is where I'm at... so some good experience nohow & I've been there done that kind of stuff would be a big help <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />I'm always looking for a second opinion <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />. Thanks again guys. Oh ya the head has two cracks between both valves on #2,  cyl. I would say the head is GARBAGE! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />
