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I have some of my questions answered after tearing down the engine.
The camshaft was replaced but the bearings were whipped out. The camshaft would barely turn by hand and get stuck.
5 of the pistons had broken top rings. The rod bearings were down to copper.
So the plan now is a 408 stroker kit, roller cam and put it all back together with a stud kit for the mains, after the block is bored and cleaned up at the machine shop.
I do have a question about heads. I have a set of 1970 4v closed chambered heads. They need valves and rebuilt. Valve guides hardened seats, pedestals milled for adjustable rocker arms.
So the question is should I use the cast iron head or go with an aftermarket aluminum head?
I know most aluminum heads already have everything setup for bronze value guides and adjustable rocker arms.
Are they that much better than the cast iron?
Again thanks to everyone following this thread and giving all the great feedback and advice!
The camshaft was replaced but the bearings were whipped out. The camshaft would barely turn by hand and get stuck.
5 of the pistons had broken top rings. The rod bearings were down to copper.
So the plan now is a 408 stroker kit, roller cam and put it all back together with a stud kit for the mains, after the block is bored and cleaned up at the machine shop.
I do have a question about heads. I have a set of 1970 4v closed chambered heads. They need valves and rebuilt. Valve guides hardened seats, pedestals milled for adjustable rocker arms.
So the question is should I use the cast iron head or go with an aftermarket aluminum head?
I know most aluminum heads already have everything setup for bronze value guides and adjustable rocker arms.
Are they that much better than the cast iron?
Again thanks to everyone following this thread and giving all the great feedback and advice!