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<blockquote data-quote="MalcolmV8" data-source="post: 8026061" data-attributes="member: 8854"><p>Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I realize some of you work on cars for a living and really know this stuff so I pay attention and hopefully learn from you guys <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>As for the machine shop I'd really rather not spend a fortune. I mean if there's work required then absolutely I'll take out the savings or what ever I have to do as I don't want an unreliable POS but at the same time I don't wanna blow cash for nothing.</p><p></p><p>I got all 8 pistons out tonight. That very first one I took out, #4, was by far the worst. All others had their teflon worn off but only #4 was damaged a little on the piston. The second compression ring is actually bonded into the piston and doesn't move.</p><p></p><p>So I ran my finger nail across the cylinder and I can't feel anything at all. Even though it changes color where it wore the teflon off the pistons.</p><p>So do I get a honing tool that I put in my drill and hone the cylinders myself? Does the crank need to be removed so it doesn't get any metal dust on it or in it's bearings? because otherwise I'm thinking I could just leave the crank in there and not touch it. Probably a good idea it comes out and as you said earlier don't reuse bearings so new main bearings too.</p><p></p><p>Another thing is the machine shop said he'd balance my crank to the new pistons I get, what ever they may be. Any merit to that? because if I just order a set of after market pistons and put them in obviously my crank won't be balanced to it.</p><p></p><p>Another interesting thing is that on the crank itself where the rods where it almost seems like there are very fine lines I can barely feel with my finger nail. The rod bearings however look brand new and not a mark or line on them. Not sure if this is normal machining of the crank or if I should have those journals polished out.</p><p></p><p>Oh and what about surface decking? machine shop said to deck head gasket surface of block and the heads themselves. Is that just good practice but probably not required?</p><p></p><p>I do want the engine to be stout and last. I just don't know enough about this stuff to know if I really need this work or not. Money is tight but I'll do what I have to, to make it right.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again guys</p><p>Malcolm</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MalcolmV8, post: 8026061, member: 8854"] Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it. I realize some of you work on cars for a living and really know this stuff so I pay attention and hopefully learn from you guys :) As for the machine shop I'd really rather not spend a fortune. I mean if there's work required then absolutely I'll take out the savings or what ever I have to do as I don't want an unreliable POS but at the same time I don't wanna blow cash for nothing. I got all 8 pistons out tonight. That very first one I took out, #4, was by far the worst. All others had their teflon worn off but only #4 was damaged a little on the piston. The second compression ring is actually bonded into the piston and doesn't move. So I ran my finger nail across the cylinder and I can't feel anything at all. Even though it changes color where it wore the teflon off the pistons. So do I get a honing tool that I put in my drill and hone the cylinders myself? Does the crank need to be removed so it doesn't get any metal dust on it or in it's bearings? because otherwise I'm thinking I could just leave the crank in there and not touch it. Probably a good idea it comes out and as you said earlier don't reuse bearings so new main bearings too. Another thing is the machine shop said he'd balance my crank to the new pistons I get, what ever they may be. Any merit to that? because if I just order a set of after market pistons and put them in obviously my crank won't be balanced to it. Another interesting thing is that on the crank itself where the rods where it almost seems like there are very fine lines I can barely feel with my finger nail. The rod bearings however look brand new and not a mark or line on them. Not sure if this is normal machining of the crank or if I should have those journals polished out. Oh and what about surface decking? machine shop said to deck head gasket surface of block and the heads themselves. Is that just good practice but probably not required? I do want the engine to be stout and last. I just don't know enough about this stuff to know if I really need this work or not. Money is tight but I'll do what I have to, to make it right. Thanks again guys Malcolm [/QUOTE]
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