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jrblanke · 03-22-2016, 01:46 PM

This week I got the pistons cleaned up. I used a nylon brush and some paint thinner. I also discovered that I will need to buy a thread chaser for the head bolt threads. I tried to hand screw the ARP head bolts into the block, but it was pretty tight. Looks like the factory head bolts had a bunch of thread sealer or lock tight that were left on the threads. Once that comes in, I think I’ll be ready to do a final cleaning and begin assembly.

03-22-2016, 01:46 PM	#25
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: Finally starting my engine swap project: 5.3/4L60e into '84 short bed 2wd This week I got the pistons cleaned up. I used a nylon brush and some paint thinner. I also discovered that I will need to buy a thread chaser for the head bolt threads. I tried to hand screw the ARP head bolts into the block, but it was pretty tight. Looks like the factory head bolts had a bunch of thread sealer or lock tight that were left on the threads. Once that comes in, I think I’ll be ready to do a final cleaning and begin assembly.