[Mains52]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

9-10 More engine stuff. about 45 hrs on it so far. Got a bunch of little things cleaned and painted, got oil pan and rear main cover done, also valve covers and accessory bracket. Just have to put cam back in, put covers on and then the heads.

I got 4 busted head bolts out. I just weld a nib onto the busted stud, let it cool, weld another nib on it, then put a 3/8 nut on it, weld it up, let it cool, then take out. Tried doing the washer trick first, didn't like it. I need to put the new valve seals in the heads and they are done, oh and coat them with some clear.

Rod bearings were all checked and torqued, so its just cam and top end. I have to order a few things so I can attempt to start it up soon. I'll just be starting it with no pulleys hooked up. So a couple minute run time here and there until its in and all put together.

Looks like you're sticking with the truck pan. That's was plan to lets us know how the clearance ends up. Thanks