replacing 350 questions.....

[Russell]

Yep, get yourself a full rebuild gasket kit off ebay. It'll run ya about 35 bucks or so for Fel Pro gaskets (the brand you want)

Also consider cleaning that engine up, and painting it You can make it real nice before you re-install it.

Chances are, your bearings will be fine, but if you've got a torque wrench, and a socket set, you can pull the bearing caps and use some plastigauge if you wanna check them

[Jenn]

ok I will, i really dont want to replace another engine, again so soon, so i am glad we never put it in yet... I was thinking ID break the seals on the heads if i took off the valve covers but thats a whole other layer below that isnt it.. I will deffinatly do that tommarow evening, i am in a rush to get this truck on the road but i will do that for peace of mind.
thanks agind for the help..

I hope this storm isnt affecting any of you guys in texas. if it is, be safe..god bless..hope your families are safe..

Jenn