383 refresh combo opinions..

moparlover said

beware ebay stuff. some is ok some is trash. 50/50 chance. just get the kb's

but first... before you get pistons

i'd get the block over to a machine shop get it tanked / bores cleaned up /checked

new gasket kit. felpro. you dont want a leaky pete

have shop check cam / main / rod bearings

new oil pump for sure.

take lots of pics, as you disassemble keep all things ordered. rods/mains/caps etc number them . everything. even pushrods lifters etc etc

etc. will save you grief in the long run.

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The engine is in fact going to a local machine shop for sure - You need to get pistons before boring the block to bore to the piston diameter and .030" pistons will be ordered after Xmas sometime - the crank needs turned as well - most small parts will be replaced especially pushrods for the added spring pressure.

No this is not my first rodeo with a motor.. I built a 350 crank hp Ford 302 so this should be a heavier walk in the park haha - I built one other 383 but sold it before finishing it

I usually let the machine shop grind the crank/rods and buy the correct bearings as well so I save myself money and time