[Darrin Wright]

I have been a bit side tracked of late with the engine being at the reconditioners.

I have pogressed a bit more on my Chev truck, that is another story and another thread.

The engine reconditioners have:
cleaned the heads & surface plained them (I now have them back)
block has been cleaned, head surface area and intake manifold surface area machined
block has 3 sleeves in it and the rest bored out to 60" oversize
crankshaft ground
they have purchased all the pistons, rings, bearings from the USA
they have the cam shaft and new bearings for installation
they also have all other rotating parts for balancing

I am expecting it back this week or next, then I will clean it down for assembly.
I have to place an order soon for items from Mac's Auto as I require more valve guides and valves.