ghce
Well-Known Member
To be honest I think before any thing is done you need to measure the bores for ovality and run-out / taper, that is the very first step you need to make before making any decisions about where to go next with the engine.
If you dont have one buy a T snap gauge and a decent micrometer. If you want to keep costs down on a rebuild you can actually get away with a lot of taper (but still close to manufacturers specs).
Your photos of the bores look a bit messy but until you have measurements you really dont know, it could just be that the engine had been left standing for some time with condensation staining the bores if thats the case a good hone and deridging tool will work wonders.
My whole point is measure first! if you are lucky you can save a fistful of dollars and get the car back on the road a lot faster.
Graeme
If you dont have one buy a T snap gauge and a decent micrometer. If you want to keep costs down on a rebuild you can actually get away with a lot of taper (but still close to manufacturers specs).
Your photos of the bores look a bit messy but until you have measurements you really dont know, it could just be that the engine had been left standing for some time with condensation staining the bores if thats the case a good hone and deridging tool will work wonders.
My whole point is measure first! if you are lucky you can save a fistful of dollars and get the car back on the road a lot faster.
Graeme