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Im sorry to express my belief on that one But Im not a big beliver in patching engines together I kinda prefer the do it right first time aproach
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09-04-2004, 01:22 PM
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09-04-2004, 01:31 PM
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It sure makes disassembly easier if you remove the ridge. It saves you from having to drive the pistons out. I have also used a ridge reamer plenty of times with no damage or problems to the block.
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09-04-2004, 06:06 PM
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Ive just seen too many friends and people try to ring & Bearing older mileage engines and then try to hot rod them just to have them come apart. Rods could be out of round piston ring grooves can be worn Cam bearings etc.
Wichever way you build your engine be sure to check tolerances and inspect parts for wear So you can enjoy your engine for many years. |
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09-04-2004, 06:14 PM
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He was talking about getting it prepped at a shop And getting new pistons anyhow . Or so i assume. |
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09-04-2004, 06:48 PM
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You assumed correctly  The machine shop is most likely going to do the lower ends. I am not sure yet. I wont know until I get my hands on a 327 block and get it down there.
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09-04-2004, 07:30 PM
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I like what your doing as I am ready to build my engine, however I was doing the 350 that's in it. I got a quote from a local engine rebuilder for $845 that's every thing from heads to bottom end with new pistons rods resized, bearings ,cam ,and chain, valves, guides and seats. I install water pump fuel pump intake manifold carb etc. I know the 327 is a stock engine for the 1/2 ton, but isn't the 350 being a longer strock have more torque? I see some guys say the 327 runs stronger, I'm confused. I will take pics of what I think are stock 327 valve covers. Are you getting the How to Build Small Block Chevy book?
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09-04-2004, 07:59 PM
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I dont know which one has the longer stroke. I had a machine shop quote me 950.00 for that to, provided there was nothing wrong the parts. The fun part is going to be finding a 327 around here. Finding parts for these trucks in San Jose is tough and when you do find them they are pricey. Its almost cheaper for me to roadtrip to another state and get it.
My wife would love that hhaha Also I ordered the book off yesterday and it should be here next week. Looking forward to that.
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09-04-2004, 09:09 PM
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The 327 has a stroke of 3.25" and the 350 stroke is 3.48" If you can't find a 327 block, don't worry, a 327 can be made using a 350 block and 307 crank. Then all you'll need are 327 pistons to finish out the the short block.
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09-04-2004, 09:40 PM
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Lets say I find a block that does not have any pistons. What would be a good choice to use?
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09-04-2004, 09:53 PM
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09-04-2004, 10:00 PM
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skokie :here are pics of valve covers I bought. The guy told me they were from a 1967 327.
Anyway they were in good shape. The other pic is the chrome Mr Gasket covers on my truck know. Which book did you buy? Chris
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I meant brand. But if you got the size to then great.
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How to Build Small Block Chevy book Nice valve covers. |
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