The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Re: What did you get done on your 'Bolt today?

My 261 block has been cleaned and checked. The 235 head was cleaned and checked.

Results:
The head, cracked in 4 places... a "no go".
The block can't be honed to clean up as hoped. It's already at .060" oversize.
Found and snagged a new set of 261 Sealed Power pistons (.080" over) on Ebay for $120.
I was told "good luck on finding .080" oversize rings". I called Hastings and they could set me up for $133 but the guy I bought the pistons from is shipping a set of Hastings for $67! Combined shipping with the pistons. I get all up and excited about saving money. I could certainly use it on bearings and gaskets!
I called the machine shop and gave them the "go-ahead" to bore the block .080" over.
Next week I'll swing the process for a 261 head from a buddy!
I'm excited as all get out! Can ya tell?

Jerry