Originally Posted by Mike J

Sounds like fun.

You check out my engine rebuild documentation on pcarworkshop.com, right?

this should be fun but definitely a bit of work. You are going to use ARP bolts, right? I used a stretch gauge when fitting the the rods to the crank, but you cannot do that due to lack of room, so you will have to use the torque method (with burnishing), which will work fine.

Yes, the pistons just slip out of the jugs, but that usually means new rings - there is a slight risk of high incidence of a puff of smoke on startup with new rings, but that is about it.

You are right about the bottom end, it seems to be fairly bulletproof and long lasting. I split my case, but in retrospect I did not have to.

There seems to be a few rennlister going down this path this winter - its good to see!

Oh, check out the engine rebuilding forum on pelican parts for another good source of information.

Cheers,

Mike