Pulled the Mess that was my Timing Chain....

My options are getting limited with the increasingly dim chances of hearing this engine running without rebuilding the entire top end; and if you build the entire top end, why wouldn't you build the block end as well (not to mention the potential damage caused already)? And I did have plans on upgrading this engine, so if the entire thing got pulled, it would only make sense to make the upgrades now....


The idea my dad threw around was that if we removed the head and take a look at the pistons to see scarring or whatnot on the cylinders, he wants to just throw out the engine and replace it. Wasn't able to do a complete compression test (darn you other classes) but those I did see (only half) were around 100-115 psi, in the acceptable range. Honestly, I do not have a problem taking the time to rip it apart and learning in the best way possible. However, seeing one sloppy or lazy job after another going deeper into the engine, I'm truly concerned on the pros and cons of tearing it down and rebuilding it back up.


Kinda just writing my thoughts and the options I've heard. Perhaps some advice for a learner like me would be beneficial in terms of how to go on.