Sad news

[woodridge]

I finally got around to dismantling the 402 that I am putting in the ton project and did not like what I found. When I traded for this motor about 15 years ago (yes I know, that is a long time to get around to something) it was a running engine that had a couple of lobes down on the cam. My hopes were to cam it, maybe roll some bearings in, new gaskets and seals, a fresh coat of paint and install it. But nooooo, my philosophy has always been to expect the worst and hope for the best. Well I got the worst, well almost, crank is junk and cylinders measure in at 4.133-4.136. The good news is the heads will just require a fresh face on the valves and seats and will be good to go. So now i'm looking for a good crank,new bearings and a fresh set of pistons and rings. Good thing I set a little more $$$ aside.