Hope I didn't screw up

Miker · October 31st, 2009, 06:40 PM

Hey, I just used one of those stone bottle brushs to hone my block and get the glaze off for a rebuild. I did not put the mains back on and torque them down before i did it and some people say you should do it, some say you must and some say its not that big a deal. Anyone can claim they know for sure???

sickfox · October 31st, 2009, 06:47 PM

I do not know, But welcome to the MM Forums! Someone will chime in and let you know.

Miker · October 31st, 2009, 06:48 PM

Thanks, fairly regular guy in Bronco Classics as this 351W in being dropped into a '69. Should be sweet.

sickfox · October 31st, 2009, 07:01 PM

Hell yeah, Post up pics of your work too.

mustanginky · November 1st, 2009, 01:21 PM

you're supposed to as those can distort the block.

mustanginky · November 1st, 2009, 01:22 PM

actually, what is really the big deal is the cylinder heads, that's why they make torque plates because that can distort the block the way it would be with heads on.

ReverendDexter · November 1st, 2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by mustanginky

actually, what is really the big deal is the cylinder heads, that's why they make torque plates because that can distort the block the way it would be with heads on.

That's what I've heard, but I also thought that was mostly important for doing boring, not necessarily for honing. I certainly don't think not doing it is going to mess anything up.

October 31st, 2009, 06:40 PM	#1
Miker Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hope I didn't screw up Hey, I just used one of those stone bottle brushs to hone my block and get the glaze off for a rebuild. I did not put the mains back on and torque them down before i did it and some people say you should do it, some say you must and some say its not that big a deal. Anyone can claim they know for sure???

November 1st, 2009, 01:21 PM	#5
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,982 iTrader: 2 reviews	you're supposed to as those can distort the block. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

November 1st, 2009, 01:22 PM	#6
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,982 iTrader: 2 reviews	actually, what is really the big deal is the cylinder heads, that's why they make torque plates because that can distort the block the way it would be with heads on. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

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October 31st, 2009, 06:48 PM	#3
Miker Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, fairly regular guy in Bronco Classics as this 351W in being dropped into a '69. Should be sweet.

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