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So, I took one step backward, but am taking strides forward.
I broke two of the bolts while torqueing the main caps on. I forgot to clean out the threads and holes, and there was still some blast media in there. Oops.
Now it's at my friends machine shop for repair.
But I did powder coat my timing chain cover and rear main seal cover.
And I'm stripping my heads down to:
1. Install new valve seals
2. Clean up the heads
3. Powder coat them LIME GREEN
NOT IN THAT ORDER
Also ordered new freeze plugs for the block, along with new main bolts, timing chain pins, right hand tensioner, and intake manifold gaskets.
Things are looking good.
Pics later.
-ryan s.
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