So if one was to go to the trouble of a complete tear down of the engine for a rebuild, as far as machine work to the block is concerned, what would be the things you would do over others. Assuming the car will never see strip/track time and will be an occasional weekend cruiser...weather permitting..... is there anything from the list below that isn't really necessary when it comes to having a full rebuild done?
Pressure/crack tested
acid dipped/hot tanked? (needs a good clean...looks really nasty )
Bores cleaned/honed for new pistons(forged) – bore .030 over or leave standard?
Align hone or align bore block/main caps for new bearings
Decks checked for squareness – mill if needed.
Crank polished
Con rods hardened - arp rod bolts added
New cam bearings
Balance bottom end to compensate for lighter pistons – crank shaft, rods and flex plate?
Is there anything that should be on the list that isn't? Just looking for some feed back from those that have gone down this path...which is probably many of you The list was kinda compiled after reading a few SBF engine rebuilding books. Kind of a newbie to this and don't really want to miss anything out that should be done. I'd rather not spend the money on a procedure if it isn't really necessary either. Engine is a 289 in case you're wondering
Thanks.
Pressure/crack tested
acid dipped/hot tanked? (needs a good clean...looks really nasty )
Bores cleaned/honed for new pistons(forged) – bore .030 over or leave standard?
Align hone or align bore block/main caps for new bearings
Decks checked for squareness – mill if needed.
Crank polished
Con rods hardened - arp rod bolts added
New cam bearings
Balance bottom end to compensate for lighter pistons – crank shaft, rods and flex plate?
Is there anything that should be on the list that isn't? Just looking for some feed back from those that have gone down this path...which is probably many of you The list was kinda compiled after reading a few SBF engine rebuilding books. Kind of a newbie to this and don't really want to miss anything out that should be done. I'd rather not spend the money on a procedure if it isn't really necessary either. Engine is a 289 in case you're wondering
Thanks.