We got the short block un-crated and hung on the engine stand. I had to take a Sawzall and cut one side of the crate so the legs of my cherry picker could straddle it. I found a new Blue Print dipstick, which I had already ordered one. Anyone want one? Let me know, maybe just pay shipping?
They didn't include a fuel pump block off plate, WTF? Anyway, we decided to recondition the heads - stripped them down, and checked the valve guides. Decided to replace the valves and lap them, even though the seats didn't look bad but, I had a couple valve stems damaged, like maybe we had a dry start?
Here's the bare head with the valves removed.
Here's the replacement valves - FWIU this brand is well respected, according to the kid, LOL
After lapping them, clean up, some assembly lube, here they are in place.
Next is to throw them on along with other peripherals, and get ready to drop the engine in
They didn't include a fuel pump block off plate, WTF? Anyway, we decided to recondition the heads - stripped them down, and checked the valve guides. Decided to replace the valves and lap them, even though the seats didn't look bad but, I had a couple valve stems damaged, like maybe we had a dry start?
Here's the bare head with the valves removed.
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Here's the replacement valves - FWIU this brand is well respected, according to the kid, LOL
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After lapping them, clean up, some assembly lube, here they are in place.
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Next is to throw them on along with other peripherals, and get ready to drop the engine in