Weeeeeellllll....
little update while I have time;
My super cheap, parts pile 318 I was building was going as planned. The rotating assembly comprised of parts from 3 different engines balanced within half a gram with only 1.63 grams removed. (awesome!) The block honed great! Bearing clearances were PERFECT.
Then the machine shop found a crack in the block all the way from #4 main to #4 cam bearing and all the way up to the lifter valley. (not awesome) Because it was found after it was balanced, I need to find a std. bore 318 block because I bought std. pistons and I am not paying another $350 to have it balanced and another ~$450 on top to get new pistons. And my other block with all of GuitarJones oiling mods done to it needs at LEAST .60 over to clean the bores and maybe a sleeve.
So all and all I need a std. 318 block to continue my "cheap" build. I am currently waiting on my buddies to look in their stashes. If they don't find anything I will put out a wanted ad here.
On the other hand, I think I am going to wire it; but as I am EXTREMELY picky about my wiring I don't want it to snowball further and have it turn into a full resto that will take years. I just want to drive it again. (I still need to find a trans and rebuild my 8 3/4 but that's besides the point)
Ford side note- My 64 f100 had its oil pump decide to bypass all the pressure and that needs a rebuild now as well.
SO that's the current car related disasters happening in the desert right now.
Other than that its been alright I think