5.2 in a 68 Barracuda

Coming right along! Got 6 cylinders done today - everything wirebrushed, valves lapped, valve seals and springs installed. I made a tool to compress the springs and drop the keepers in. Worked really well once I figured out a process to get the keepers in.

I ended up buying the lapping compound and lapping tools from Advance Auto parts. I called last week and the girl told me they didn't carry those anymore. AutoZone's website stated that they didn't carry the compound in the stores and that they couldn't ship it because it was considered hazardous materials. Their store also had the compound on the shelf. Go figure!

We are looking at 4-5 days of rain and/or snow here in E. Tenn. next week. Looks like a great time to hide out in the garage and get some engine work done.

I uploaded 2 pics, but the rest won't upload. Looks like the FABO server done out of bandwidth. Go figure! LOL