OK, I have the 250 out of the truck, down to basically a short block. Cylinders look very clean, though pretty "polished", and not even enough of a ridge to catch a fingernail on. Will drop the rod and main caps tomorrow to check the bearings and journals. THis is a budget short block evolution, but does anyone see any problems with just a hone job, fresh rings, fresh bearings, and clean it up real good and asseble with fresh gaskets? The cam lobes look barely broke in, as they are more "rough" than "polished". lifters are nice and flat. No sign of any play in the timing gears. Oil pressure was good before the tear-down, so pump should be good??
Any opinions greatly appreciated.
Garry K
