So I am thinking about just keeping the 216 and having it rebuilt. What should my requirements be? Here's a list of what I was thinking after reading a lot of posts.
Upgrade bearings (rod and main?)
Machine to accept upgraded seals (front and rear main)
New exhaust manifold (one of my flange ears is broken, not sure about the heat riser)
Hardened valve guides (and of course a full valve job on the head)
All new gaskets, clean up and paint
Maybe new water pump (while it is apart, might be good idea?)
I'm figuring between $3000 and $4000 for everything and about 2-3 weeks at a professional shop.
Does this seem reasonable? Am I forgetting anything?
