Ok, so I bought my basketcase about 2 months ago now, and the guy I bought it from told me that he had just rebuilt the motor. If that's true he didn't properly break it in before beating on it because the rear main seal is leaking (and so are a few other places) and I haven't beaten on it at all. So, it's time for me to go through this thing on my own.
What I want to know from all of you junkies is if anyone has any advice on engine rebuild kits to buy.
I've never done a complete overhaul or bought my parts in a kit. I used to sell parts and always heard good things about Federal Mogul, so I was thinking about going with one of their kits that comes with the forged flat pistons.
There's nothing special about my motor and it'll be a while - and probably another rebuild - before I put any real power into (although I'm looking at a new cam and heads also), so we're talking stock 350 for now, but with a little room for extras.
I'm thinking something like this: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...&view=1&N=700+
Anyone used one of these kits or know of something better?
What I want to know from all of you junkies is if anyone has any advice on engine rebuild kits to buy.
I've never done a complete overhaul or bought my parts in a kit. I used to sell parts and always heard good things about Federal Mogul, so I was thinking about going with one of their kits that comes with the forged flat pistons.
There's nothing special about my motor and it'll be a while - and probably another rebuild - before I put any real power into (although I'm looking at a new cam and heads also), so we're talking stock 350 for now, but with a little room for extras.
I'm thinking something like this: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...&view=1&N=700+
Anyone used one of these kits or know of something better?
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