H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[HP HUNTER]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Todd, you might check into the Line to Line coating system for your existing pistons. It works. -Al

https://www.line2linecoatings.com/

Alan, A block is inexpensive, I don't particularly like the current block casting as well. This is a perfect time to start with a virgin block and fix any and all machining problems that exist, now that is if the piston skirts are not collapsed. Think of it this way.......the hard part of the car build is is past you.

Now lets take a look at the valve guides and the valve job?

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

Alan, A block is inexpensive, I don't particularly like the current block casting as well. This is a perfect time to start with a virgin block and fix any and all machining problems that exist, now that is if the piston skirts are not collapsed. Think of it this way.......the hard part of the car build is is past you.

Now lets take a look at the valve guides and the valve job?

I agree 100%, the only problem is the possible 8 weeks for pistons, I'm not puting used pistons in a new block because I would like to run a really nice ring and I don't think these pistons will seal. If I can get this running with most of the current parts it will get us going to the point of starting a new one at a more reasonable pace. The heads look pretty good except for the spring fiasco that possibly started this whole mess.