5.9 stroker build
Greg and I have torn down three other engines over the past few months, including a couple of 383's. In one of the 383's, the pins were corroded to the piston and it took us almost an hour to drive the pistons out of the bore.
I don't know how many miles are on my engine. At lease 20K while in my possession, plus whatever the PO accumulated. I'd say 25K-30K miles is a reasonable guess.
On the engine stand, pulling the valve covers, intake, and front cover we were greeted to an engine that internally looked brand new. This one runs a mechanical fuel pump.
Looks like there was a small leak at the front cover. Mopar didn't install an oil slinger; we're going to put one on during reassembly.
Standard bore with dish pistons.
No ridge. The pistons practically fell out of the bore with just a few taps. Our machinist confirmed only .004-.005 taper.
Greg and I have torn down three other engines over the past few months, including a couple of 383's. In one of the 383's, the pins were corroded to the piston and it took us almost an hour to drive the pistons out of the bore.
I don't know how many miles are on my engine. At lease 20K while in my possession, plus whatever the PO accumulated. I'd say 25K-30K miles is a reasonable guess.
On the engine stand, pulling the valve covers, intake, and front cover we were greeted to an engine that internally looked brand new. This one runs a mechanical fuel pump.
Looks like there was a small leak at the front cover. Mopar didn't install an oil slinger; we're going to put one on during reassembly.
Standard bore with dish pistons.
No ridge. The pistons practically fell out of the bore with just a few taps. Our machinist confirmed only .004-.005 taper.