[Alex V.]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

I am biased. I would not reuse that block. They are plentiful for one reason. When you have to line hone the crank the costs become counter productive instead of using something more like a L31 Vortec Block.

But thats just me, I can be somewhat of a perfectionist which kicks me in the arse from time to time.

I'm not removing the rotating assembly. The top end was clearly disassembled to replace a bent valve - fresh gaskets and squeaky clean chambers, but no apparent recent work to the bottom end. Given that I'm going to put some less aggressive heads and cam in it (total investment <$400, most of which will come from selling the other parts) and use it in my 'Burb for the time being because I believe the running engine in it will sell better than this one with the damaged block, while I see no indications the short block of this engine isn't still sound.