I wouldn't write the block off just yet. Unless you get the lifter bores red hot, you probably won't ruin it. Does that cam turn at all? I think after soaking and maybe a little heat from a propane torch (which won't have the energy to really overheat the block) you should be able to tap the lifters out from the bottom. I had one lifter that was stuck enough that it wouldn't come out without some persuasion. All of the lifters in my engine were totally worn out, so no big loss. Here's a couple pictures of the one piston I had that was real stuck. Maybe those will give you some hope to salvage yours.I broke the crown off of it with a punch and then used a sawzall to cut a relief slot in it.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
