349 CI on the cheap

Well, I took it apart today and #2 is missing a piston completely. I found a piece of the piston pin reenforcement in the intake runner of #4, a part of the top or second ring in #8 cylinder. And numerous parts of the piston in each of the other cylinders, and behind many of the valves. Needless to say that all the pistons will have to be replaced as they all have damage to them, from parts flying around. I'll have to replace some bent valves too, as there is parts of the piston behind them to. The worst of the damage is to the head as it will need a seat and a sleeve in the cylinder as it has a couple of good scar's.

But with some time and a few parts, and it will be ready to go back. I guess as blowups go this one was vary forgiving, as it could have been much, much worse. And especially at RPM's. It could have been lean but it's hard to tell when there isn't any burn pattern on the pistons. Everything is as clean as when assembled, other than piston parts and debris.