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Hey thanks "OLDCOLT" for your input . I'll measure the head off the '89 & make sure it's within tolerance, valve margin , change valve seals ,hope all will be ok.With the block, I,m wondering what would be the best to clean it with ,all oil passages & so on <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />Gasoline & some good small oil passage brushes, compressed air & lots of elbow grease.I heard (Simply Green) works to <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />?WD 40? I was going to use a rering kit with premium rings from 'POWER SEAL'. The crank has a groove where the rear seal is , any whey of maybe emery cloth & J.B. weld & a final light sanding? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> More input would be great from you guys . <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />


Did it have an oil leak from the rear of the engine? If there's any chance that the rear main could start leaking, you'll hate yourself for not fixing it now...

How expensive is it to get the crank turned? That may be one area you want to go ahead and spend a dime or two. I don't know if I'd take the chance.

73
-Jon
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