Got the 'new' engine torn all way down to block. the crankshaft is heavy bastard!
I faced few set backs. I hope this time will be the last one. Piston cooling nozzles in the gasket kit don't match original. I ordered billet aluminum nozzles Saturday. I hope it will deliver by Friday so i can start put the engine back together this weekend...
Engine build plan so far;
-ARP cylinder head studs
-O-ring the block with Groove-O-Matic and 0.041" SS spring wire
-100% new gasket/seal
-all new expansion plugs
-Billet turbo oil drain fitting on the block
-Rear freeze plug plate (to eliminate the chance of plug blowing out)
-60 lb valve springs
-cylinder head hot tanked, decked 0.007"
-Colt Cams "The Big Stick" (thank MM!)
-Colt Cams tappets
-Timing gear case dowel pin tab (KDP)
-Add an oil drain bung to the oil pan for future compound turbos install
-Mack Plug
-AFC LIVE
-4,000 rpm governor spring kit
-new bolts on exterior of engine where needed, due to rust
Fuel injectors- TBD
Exhaust Manifold - TBD
Turbo - TBD
Truck;
-hydrobooster reseal/rebuild to fix the leak
-Borgeson steering box install
-oil change in NV4500 & NV271D
-trans mount upgrade
-notch or bend the driver side frame rail to keep the NV271D from hitting
-new LuK clutch kit with the big pilot bearing
-new radiator and hoses (cuz they're full of oil!)
master cylinder - TBD
heater core - TBD