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Re: need help with engine
i do disagree with the above post. an engine over 40 yo will not need a full rebuild.
but that will just get me and him into a pissin contest and that's not what you are looking for.
your boy in school most likely has a good shop teacher, and all the necessary tools to properly mic the motor and see where everything is.
if the cylinders arent messed up, a simple dingle berry hone is good enough for new rings to seat. new set of bearings and youve "rebuilt" the lower half for 200 bucks.
the truck has been sittin for some time, meaning mileage could be pretty low.
a camshaft/lifter/timing set kit is what you'll be needing, and wiht that you can get teh correct valve springs for the cam.
your entire rebuild could be relatively cheap depending on what your boy has access to in school, and if his shop teacher likes him.
my shop teacher liked me and i could do no harm..lol but there were kids he didnt like and they couldnt chew gum in class.
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