engine block

Subject: engine block Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:05 pm

I was wondering what I should do with this old block I have. Its been sitting in my shed for 2yrs without top half of the motor on it. Do I have to do anything to it before I put it back together? I have all the gaskets need but do I have to treat the block for anything?

Subject: Re: engine block Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:32 pm

I would say to probably get it machined at a shop have them check the cylinders for wear or rust and any of the mating surfaces. Also, while it's apart, this is a fantastic time to replace the bearings and things of that nature, get it hot tanked, etc.

Subject: Re: engine block Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:50 pm

Have the block serviced with Magnaflux to identify any cracks or other problems:

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Subject: Re: engine block Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:14 pm

Well since I have to do all of that. Are there stronger internals for the series 1? Is there a bigger crank for the series 1? I dont want to over do it but if I could I would give it a 3.575 stroke instead of 3.400 stroke. Give it a little more torque and still have a lil top end.

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