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Yea, that's a great idea. I'll have to start looking around to see if they're any local machine shops equipped with a hot tank. Sure would be nice...
That's the same route I'll be going, upgrading the entire valve train with new components. I appreciate the tip on using a steel wedge to get the...
I've attempted to pull a few of the lifters, but they're in about the same condition as everything else, stuck. I have tried rotating the camshaft...
That's a good looking 348. If you don't mind me asking, who'd you use for all the machine work/rebuild?
So after soaking the pistons in Kroil and the crankshaft/rod ends in 50/50 acetone and ATF, my lack of patience got the best of me. After a week...
Yea, I was thinking the lifters will present another test of patience. I'll probably end up leaving the oil pan on for now and fill the block to...
Thanks for the tips. I was planning on using Kroil or acetone/ATF to try and get everything loosened up, I just want to try and remove all the...
I'd like to try to remove as much scale and corrosion from the cylinder walls and piston tops as possible before trying to free-up the engine. I...
Yea that's what I'm thinking my next move is, get it all cleaned up and torn completely down then see what it looks like. If the block is cracked...
Honestly, not bad enough to start looking for another block to replace this one if its too far gone. The funds just aren't there to start...
I haven't checked the sides of the block yet, but thanks for the info. I was thinking about the 50/50 acetone and ATF soak or maybe a healthy dose...
Ok, so I've got the 348 torn down to short block status, and it looks fairly NASTY. 3 cylinders holding water with a fair amount of corrosion in...
59Apachegail, thanks for the breakdown and the link, much appreciated. Hopefully within the next few weeks I'll get it down to a bare block and...
vtwhead, sorry I'm just getting back to you on this but I just recently got the 348 in my possession. The block number you referred to is: T04I9G....
As mentioned before, you'll need to determine which rear end you have first. If you have a small-bearing rear end (28 spline axles) I'd...
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