216 chev motor C60

[Ken Thomas]

Thank you Mike & Phil.
I appreciate your quick answers. Phil, I can see the thoughtful efforts you have put into what you have done & would like to see more if you have it. I have seen many chev motors that have had big end problems, usually I suspect from the big end bearings being badly worn or out of adjustment, or the dippers broken off. I do not think any blown motor I have seen was even partly due to the alignment of the oil jets etc. However the motor I am building is from the pick of the best parts I have. I am not repairing a motor I know the history of & feel confident of the motors oiling system. I have a lot riding on this. Other than the block being bored & the crankshaft being ground, every other part is new. ie new genuine cast iron pistons, gudgeons & bushes, cam, main & big end bearings,oil pump, timing gears, harmonic balancer. Head ground, new valve guides & valves, new inlet & exhaust manifolds. The motor will be fully balanced.
As you can see I have a lot at stake & need to get peace of mind that I have left nothing to chance.
Thank you for your information. I will be happy to have any more help.
When all the machining is done I will try to put up some photos of the project.
Thanks again, Ken.