Need second opinion.

[Brandon4401968]

did they install new cam bearings and freeze plugs? did they not hot tank and clean the block ?

I was told it was hot tanked, the block needs a good cleaning though.

 

[wyrmrider]

well some good news is that there are no mosterous chamfers around the bores
or tappet bores
can't tell if the decks are the same height or square
do you have your rotating assembly yet?
nice to have your deck height before you order
or if you have it do a trial assembly
cheers

 

[RR1968]

I just completed a 440 build. If you have not done so I would recommend giving your new cam to your machine shop to make sure that the cam spins freely with no drag. 2 of my new cam bearings needed to be reamed a little once we checked with my new cam. This has been the cause of some spun bearing issues on big blocks....

 

[Durandal25]

I'd love to crotch kick the people that click disagree and don't have the integrity to explain.

....lol, had to do it

 

[MoparDanMan]

Getting ready to build a 440 I bought not too long ago but I have some concerns. As you can see there is some pitting around the water jackets and as I was bolting it on the stand, I heard some rattling and found an old freeze plug and some debris in the block. The block has already been machined but after finding that, I am wondering if I should take it to somebody else and have it looked at. This is my first engine build, so I am extra paranoid. View attachment 928200 View attachment 928201 View attachment 928200 View attachment 928201View attachment 928203 View attachment 928200 View attachment 928201 View attachment 928203 View attachment 928203 Thank you.

You'll be fine, put a little silicone around the water jackets. I've built a lot of engines with this same issue. Remember, you're working with a 51 YO block

 

[wyrmrider]

how"s it coming