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Hey guys, well the main and rod bearings spec out extremely tight, like they're hardly even broken in. Main bearings are a little shiny, as is the top side of the rod bearings, but I know what layer wear looks like and these arent even close to wearing into the first layer. I'm gonna call the bearings good.
Now I have the issue of cleaning the engine and checking the piston rings. This truck sat for years and years, and my machinist told me when I bought it that the burning oil was probably coming from stuck rings. So I think I'd be an idiot if I didn't pull all the pistons and clean the rings, and if I do that I may as well install new rings and rehone the cylinders, or should I just take the chance and leave well enough alone? I have seen no lines in the cylinders, still can see the honing under the slight glaze. As you know there is one cylinder I need to pull and rehone or scuff up with a scotch brite because of water in the cylinder.
What's your guys thoughts?
Also, this block is a disaster, greasy as all hell. I have access to a Hotsey and figured I'd clean it with that. Probably would be best to just wait until I get it buttoned all back up and then wash it off, correct?
Now I have the issue of cleaning the engine and checking the piston rings. This truck sat for years and years, and my machinist told me when I bought it that the burning oil was probably coming from stuck rings. So I think I'd be an idiot if I didn't pull all the pistons and clean the rings, and if I do that I may as well install new rings and rehone the cylinders, or should I just take the chance and leave well enough alone? I have seen no lines in the cylinders, still can see the honing under the slight glaze. As you know there is one cylinder I need to pull and rehone or scuff up with a scotch brite because of water in the cylinder.
What's your guys thoughts?
Also, this block is a disaster, greasy as all hell. I have access to a Hotsey and figured I'd clean it with that. Probably would be best to just wait until I get it buttoned all back up and then wash it off, correct?
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