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Hello all, I have a 79 351M. I found out the engine was in desperate need of a overhaul. Well anyway the motor is out and tore down to the block. I have ordered(waiting to receive) a comp cam 218*/218*, .494/.494 the kit comes with timing chain,lifters,springs,retainers and locks. I also order stock replacement pistons .030 over. This is my first V-8 overhaul so needing some advice. The cam bearings need to be replace,main bearings and rod bearings. The block will need to be bored .030. The pistons will need to be assembled also. I think my crank is good but might need turned. Not sure on what type of Head work will need to be done either, they Look like 2 black mud patties. Any ideas on how much $$ it will be at the shop and is there anything else i need to have them look at. I thought of having them put it together but i would like to assemble it for the experience and cost savings. This is a daily driver.:-staun 
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the $ question is probably best answered by your local shop of choice. is that the 268H? excellent choice,its a runner and works w/stock nonadjustable rockers.check your heads for a bump in the exhaust ports,you may want to get early heads w/out the bump.it's a water passage for the valve guide that earlier clev's and m's didn't have.a little blending in the bowls goes a long way as well as opening the exhaust port,but don't waste any money on the late restricted heads other than the standard valve job if you have to use them.on the block,pull all the plugs out,threaded and press in,hot tank,bore and torque plate hone,and have the shop check the crank. crank kits aren't that much,especially when it's already out.how bout a little stall?
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-Jan-03 AT 06:49 PM (EST)]G.C. Thanks for great pics. If I go with a earlier style Head will I they have hardened valve seats?
thanks
J.D.
ps: is there any certain head numbers to look for.
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J.D.
ps: is there any certain head numbers to look for.
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JJDDOOGG, you said you are in central fl. so am i. I am in Orlando. What machine shop do you go to. I am getting ready to rebuild my engine and i need some work done.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 07-Jan-03 AT 11:30 AM (EST)]Im actually in brooksville/inverness area, just west of orlando.
The shop I used is "Ken's spead and machine". Very good machine shop. He is in brooksville. Probably a little far for you though.
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The shop I used is "Ken's spead and machine". Very good machine shop. He is in brooksville. Probably a little far for you though.
Goodluck. Jaret AKA: jjddoogg
(I had to log on through someone else since i'm outta town)
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just by chance i found this on hardened seats http://www.angelfire.com/ar/dw42/seat.htm
couldn't find anything in tom monroes book but remember reading that some factory seats were induction hardened and may have actually caused them to crack. i've never had any put in my heads FWIW
couldn't find anything in tom monroes book but remember reading that some factory seats were induction hardened and may have actually caused them to crack. i've never had any put in my heads FWIW
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