That's no fun,

Consider swapping another good running engine instead of rebuilding what you have. It may or may not cost less.. depends on your luck. Properly rebuilding what you have, if it is rebuildable, can be in the $2,000 range.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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