The block came from a reputable machine shop. Can’t recall if they Magnaflux the block, if they did, they didn’t see the issue. The reason why it took so long was that my truck at the time was a daily driver only vehicle for 18 years and I had a perfectly running 235. I finally committed to the 261 and found the problem much too late. I’m sure if I had put together the engine, then had the issue, the machinist would have made good on the block. Too late after all this time.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
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