[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I spent some time in the garage last night:-)

Removed the:

Water pump
Harmonic damper
Timing cover
Oil pan
And one piston and rod

Found the bottom end to be clean, rotate freely, and has been rebuilt previously. The Pistons are 0.030" over and the timing chain is a dual roller.

I was happy with what I have seen so far, looks like a fine candidate for rebuild and use.

Spent a good deal of time cleaning up oil off the floor, I couldn't drain the pan easily and missed the tray I prepared:-(

I will contact the machinist to see what dimensions I should check before disassembly, I took a middle piston out so I can check piston to deck height at all four corners, I also plan to check end play at the thrust bearing.

Ryan