Have a big open area and a table to lay parts out on with tons of cardboard to put it down on so it can soak up liquids.
Once you take apart the engine, give the machinist the block and ask him to clean it real good in and out, the. To check out the cylinder condition. If it needs an overbore, he'll tell you how much he went to clean it up.
It's would be good to drop off the crank at the same time.
Re-con connecting rods can cost more than new rods. Just an FYI.
Stock replacement pistons can be from Badger. There's several companies.
High performance Pistons can be Keith Blacks. They get a bit pricey and are overkill for a simple rebuild but really help in a high performance mill.
Once you make a plan, stick with it. Changing directions can be costly. Make a plan and stick with it!
Once you have all the rotating parts, balance it!
