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Originally Posted by BILT4ME
My son got the engine pulled today in his 70 GMC K2500. We will tear it down today/tonight to see if it's worth rebuilding or to pull the trigger on this engine. Do you think I can still convince them of the better deal?
Also, someone else mentioned that they had them throw in a harmonic balancer and something else for a few more $$. Anything else I should consider getting through them?
Total, how many days from placement of the order did it land on your doorstep for each of you? I realize you're across the country on on, but what about others?
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Got it torn down last night. Turns out the crank has already been turned 0.030", The one main we took off has heavy bearing wear and a few fingernail-catching lines in the crank journal, but still 0.004" clearance on both rod and main bearings.
One cylinder has a score in it that COULD be from water sitting in it for 30 years, but I'm not sure. There is also a possibility it is a crack.
The lifters are worn to flat, so the rebuild that it has is still a high mileage rebuild. In order to get it back in shape will require lots of machining and some new parts.
Looks like we're going to be calling for a Crate engine!
What do I need to make sure I ask for and what extras should I consider having THEM provide?
Harmonic Balancer
Water Pump
???
Planning on a Weiand intake and a Holley carb. Probably a replacement HEI distributor (not a performance one)