SattyNoCar
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Last time I asked this question (on another site) almost 20 yrs ago, I basically ended up with a bunch of 'I have a friend who knows someone'........... no actual shops,
Is it still the same way now? Or would I be better off shipping the engine out to someone?
Not looking for anything radical, I am wanting the 400 that originally was in my wagon rebuilt. I'm looking for longevity, not 5 second quarter mile times. I plan on taking road trips with this car.
Engine has about 54K miles on it, but the miles are low because it spun a rod bearing. Previous owner yard drove the car with the spun bearing apparently quite a bit because you can measure the groove wore into the crank with a tape measure.
I have a different (used) crank, and someone gave me (stock) rods from a similar year 400. The rod with the spun bearing had enough play that the piston met the head a few times, but, I was able to take the heads and use them as is on another engine.
Unfortunately, I didn't do a good job storing the block, so everything has a light coat of rust on it now.
I've never rebuilt an engine myself, so, aside from lack of experience, I lack the proper tools too. At this point, would rather let someone else handle the work.
Suggestions or even comments in general?
John
Is it still the same way now? Or would I be better off shipping the engine out to someone?
Not looking for anything radical, I am wanting the 400 that originally was in my wagon rebuilt. I'm looking for longevity, not 5 second quarter mile times. I plan on taking road trips with this car.
Engine has about 54K miles on it, but the miles are low because it spun a rod bearing. Previous owner yard drove the car with the spun bearing apparently quite a bit because you can measure the groove wore into the crank with a tape measure.
I have a different (used) crank, and someone gave me (stock) rods from a similar year 400. The rod with the spun bearing had enough play that the piston met the head a few times, but, I was able to take the heads and use them as is on another engine.
Unfortunately, I didn't do a good job storing the block, so everything has a light coat of rust on it now.
I've never rebuilt an engine myself, so, aside from lack of experience, I lack the proper tools too. At this point, would rather let someone else handle the work.
Suggestions or even comments in general?
John