So I blew the ring in my #6....

[chrislehr]

SBC 350.

I *think* its the original engine. So first off, someone tell me how to confirm this. I know I need the block ID, but who/where do I look to confirm things?

If it IS the original engine, I am tempted to rebuild and bore to 383. If it is not, I am thinking crate 350 or 383.

Im a semi decent mechanic, in that I usually can figure out how to remove things and get them back together, but I have NEVER rebuilt any engine. Maybe a lawnmower... my dad ended up buying a new one.

HALP - I clearly need some advice.

Pissed I can't drive the truck to the dog park this weekend.
Chris

[cdowns]

the first thing i suggest is getting a detail;ed manual how to rebuild a chevy small block// theres many available you might check your local library to see what they have to help you start// dont take anything apart until reading how to takwe apart engine for a rebuild as some things like bearing caps need to be marked and indexed for proper assembly

[chrislehr]

Originally Posted by cdowns

the first thing i suggest is getting a detail;ed manual how to rebuild a chevy small block// theres many available you might check your local library to see what they have to help you start// dont take anything apart until reading how to takwe apart engine for a rebuild as some things like bearing caps need to be marked and indexed for proper assembly

Yea, I have this book on its way already

http://reviews.cheapbooks.com/188408...a_design.shtml