Recent content by 2021FLTRK

Already have a machined crank and rods, as well as the heads. Had an entire rebuilt engine but the block was bad. Long story. Starting with a new block and this opportunity is sitting on the shelf at a reasonable price.

Never mind

True. But I figured some people here would at least have an idea what they have seen. And from the answers here, and other info I found, chances are they are around 71 or 72 cc. I know it's not overly difficult, but I also know that if I am off a few ccs, it is not going to change anything I...

I got a micrometer on the valves today. They are definitely 1.88 / 1.60.

I did not have that block machined. My sister ordered a complete long block from a national engine remanufacturer, and this is what they sold her.

I did build the current block. It was purchased as a complete long block from a national engine remanufacturer. IT was purchased with every performance upgrade they offered - upgraded cam, higher compression pistons, double roller timing set, upgraded valve springs. But it was freight...

Every site I found also lists that same casting number for 81-83 318s.

Thanks! Everything says these were made from 77 to 83, so that makes sense.

I have zero faith that I will not eventually find other issues in other cylinders. This engine has never even been pressurized. We were simply turning it over by hand getting ready to install the distributor and noticed coolant coming out of the cylinder. It did not even have a cap on the...

I know these are nothing special. Both are 4071051 casting numbers. Both say P3 on the top. Both have a 9 and the same dial casting mark. This is every casting mark we can find. I know these are nothing special. Just wondering about chamber size. Multiple searches on multiple sites did...

Finally pulled the piston to confirm the problem. There are two visible holes in the cylinder wall. They are not small holes. One is approx. 1mm, and the other is nearly 2mm. They were just deep enough in the cylinder to be hidden by the piston, but at least the top hole was above the rings...

Classic argumentum ab acutoritate.

They are the best shop in the region. This block is already bored thin. Any shop who would not at least verify adjacent cylinders after doing a sleeve, I would not take anything to. And the other work is the proper way to do it. Any shop that does not redeck after sleeving, I would also not...

My shop will machine the entire block for a little over $500 and that includes some of the new bearings I will need. To sleeve one cylinder is less than $200. But they cannot just sleeve it and walk away. They have to check adjacent cylinders for distortion, and they have to redeck the block...

Exactly. I already have another block torn down and ready to machine.