Assemble block and head with gasket and fasteners that you intend to use. leave out crank, rods and pistons. Circulate 200 deg. water through the coolant cavity. Hone from the bottom with stones designed for a blind hole. If you use Total Seal gapless rings you will achieve 100% cylinder sealing all the time. Pull an 8" depression in the cranckcase for even more gain.
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