SB engine rebuilding got ya! School is Open!

WOW. I wish I had some of these responses before I started. I see several great tips here so..Thanks I'm adding what I learned building the 318.

1) Run that new oil pump before installing. I couldn't believe the metal trash that came out of it.

2) Burp the air out of the oil pressure gauge hose...or you might not get oil pressure, This stumped me for a few minutes prior to starting.

3) Check wires like coil and starter relay. 40 year old ones break easy and you want that engine to fire right up.

4) Thin wall socket needed for a couple head bolts if you have large springs.

5) Mark bolts with sharpie after torquing a quick look so nothing missed.

6) Not all books and manuals agree and even the parts suppliers have different views. IE torque specs, gasket sealers, lock tight. When there was a conflict I chose what made sense. Especially if the experience here on FABO had a common answer.

Thanks for the sticky.