273 commando Build
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different 273 commando block will be used this time . 70K miles on that commando engine ... nothing abnormal on that engine. all the main and rod bearings looked good .
the block is all cleaned and prepped did not deck it.... but did check for flatness ..... looks good to go. standard block bore dimensions . 3.625
cyls honed and ball honed ...
standard crank is in with all new bearings and plasti gaged to specs.
new rings are installed on standard domed pistons .
new rod bearings and plasti gaged
next .... install pistons ...
winter weather is approaching here now. soooo
going to work over the heads this winter . just a clean up in the ports