Help with my first engine build (5.9 Magnum)

ValleyRat said
Questions:

1. I noticed some scoring in the block after knocking out the cam bearings. Is this something to worry about? The rear most bearing hole (I don’t know the actual term) was the most scared up. It’s in the picture below.

Those marks are from when the bearing was installed. The bearings are a press fit. No worries.

2. When cleaning valves, is it okay to soak them in parts cleaner to help soften the carbon build up?
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Yes

3. Can I use a brass wire brush on the valves, or is that too harsh for them?

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Brass? Yes. I have used steel/stainless steel. You just don’t want to scratch or mar the margin. The area that actually sits on the head to seal.

I started cleaning them with wd40 and a scotch bright pad. But can’t get it completely clean with that method.

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It takes a while. You can get pretty aggressive with a wire wheel on most of the valve.
Soak, scrub, soak, scrub, soak, scrub

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