Help on 408 build

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dbl check the piston and deck clearance stack, gasket, head cc yourself
see if a lighter pin is available to save the re-balance
if you do have to rebalanced with those pistons then check if any other pistons are available that do not require re balance
what do the kb quench domes weigh? heavier pins are easy to come by,
sometimes the lighter ones get pricey
If the block was honed professionally last build just hit it with a bottle brush yourself
grit depends on the ring selection,
you can eyeball the heads and block deck yourself
check the depth each end of the heads just in case someone belt sanded them somewhere along the line unless you are sure of their history
you can inspect the edge of your rings - if from the face side the wear mark is real narrow then they do not many miles on them and you can reuse
(trying to save some $$$ here) If they are worn all across the face they are junk
(but depends on if they have a taper or are barrel shaped)
I'm easy to please
just avoid "do it fast, do it wrong, do it over"
remember no scotchbright or discs for clean up of old gaskets- they will kill your new build
glad you have some help up there