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Thanks Ian
Yes they are line boring the cam and mains so makes perfect sense

So I’m currently having the machine shop prep a block for me.
Get a call today from them saying they would like me to drop off the cam and followers to them. Tried calling but they’re now closed. Why would they need these?
I’m quite a distance from them..

I’m with you there. I can’t see what wouldn’t be simple about that for well equipped machine shop.
Anyway the block is with Agra in Dundee so we’ll see what they say

That’s a good shout Paul. I didn’t even realise that the lifter bores can be sleeved.

Hello all. Looking for advice on building my 302. Purchased a bare block and it’s pretty rusty. It’s on a standard bore and hasn’t been decked before so not worried about that. What concerns me is the water jackets and lifter bores. Has anyone ever cleaned up a rusty block to discover the lifter bor...