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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 42 | I have a 1954 235 engine that I want rebuilt. when I call shops they tell me a price and say (that is if it can be rebuilt).What do they mean when they ask that.How could I check to see if it could be rebilt?If the block and heads are good could it be done? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 79 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 79 | I personally don't believe in such a thing as a "non-rebuildable" engine. Unless maybe the block is in several pieces...
But probably what they're talking about is if there are no cracks in the cylinder walls.
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Or, they might mean: if the cylinders are not already over-bored to the limit, and/or the crankshaft has not been under-ground to the limit.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 42 | Should I take the block apart and send it out to get checked.I already took the head off valves & valve springs. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 | I would completely tear the engine down.
Take the following to the machine shop:
bare block with main caps (be sure to mark them)
crankshaft
pistons and rods
head
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 42 | bowtie tim thanks for the help.I will do that.I,ll start on the block in the morning.By the way this is the first time I take a engine apart.It look fun,hopefully not to hard.
Last edited by air chevy; 01/17/2009 3:46 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Some shops won't warranty the engine work unless they assemble the rotating mass. If you don't care about longevity, assemble it yourself for the experience,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 | Be sure to purchase the 1954 shop manual that applies to your engine.Scott has a good point,you might check into the warranty.
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