318 LA rebuild after losing a valve seat
Just an update on the build. Things came together pretty quickly after the meticulous stages of crank, pistons, and valve train. I shot the block and heads once more with a final coat of Chrysler Blue, and everything else is just bolt-on-and-go (for the most part). The engine is ready to drop in, I just need to put the dash together.
So that's today - install the heater box, radio, instrument cluster, new speedo cable, and seats.
My question for the brain trust is this: what steps do I need to take when dropping the engine in, that might not be obvious? Right now it's dry, aside from assembly lube. I was going to add oil and prime it once it's in the car.
Just an update on the build. Things came together pretty quickly after the meticulous stages of crank, pistons, and valve train. I shot the block and heads once more with a final coat of Chrysler Blue, and everything else is just bolt-on-and-go (for the most part). The engine is ready to drop in, I just need to put the dash together.
So that's today - install the heater box, radio, instrument cluster, new speedo cable, and seats.
My question for the brain trust is this: what steps do I need to take when dropping the engine in, that might not be obvious? Right now it's dry, aside from assembly lube. I was going to add oil and prime it once it's in the car.
