The bolts shouldn't be a big problem. My local Ace hardware store has a decent selection and there is always ARP. Make sure  when you do the heads that the two longer bolts go in the right holes. Make a complete list of what you need and put it in the classifieds section. Carl in Ohio has almost everything and I'm sure he'll chime in. Chuck

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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I have some mechanical experience but I've never done an engine rebuild.

I'd like to put a set of 56 tbird heads on this block and I can do that.



But the thing I'm worried about is the incompleteness of the engine.

Some bolts are obviously mismatched. Some have washers, some don't, the exhaust manifolds were attached with 4 or 5 different styles of bolts of varying length. I'm missing the alternator bracket, dipstick tube, distributor, balancer, fan pulley, fan, etc.



I'm not sure what parts I need. Seems like I'm looking for a illustrated parts list or professional help.

From the mountains in South Central PA

 

We have a few members from down your way. Maybe one of them will pick up on this and offer a hand. I'm a bit too far away in New Hampshire. Do you have any mechanical experience? Changing the heads is not too far from the basics. Just a few thing to watch. Chuck

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Yup, pan is off.

ECZ on main caps = 312



I think you're right Moon, it was run very little if at all.



I've investigated enough to at least know what I've got now.

I wish some of you were closer to help me complete the rebuild.



I would like to replace the heads for starters.

From the mountains in South Central PA

 

It really dosen't look like the engine was run much. Have you pulled the pan yet? Look over the rod and main bearings for wear. Chuck

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Nice article, Thanks.

I think mine look a little too flat.

From the mountains in South Central PA

 

Here is a link to an article about crosshatching. Chuck

http://www.hastingsmfg.com/ServiceTips/cylinder_bore_refinishing.htm

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Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Thanks so much for all of your replies, you've all been so helpful.



NoS, you may be looking at the oil still left on the block after I removed the head.

i didn't wipe the block deck clean.



That is . . . . . if im interpreting what you're looking at correctly.

From the mountains in South Central PA

 

Hey Chuck, i'm new, not sure what you mean by the term "cross hatch". But there is no "lip" in the cylinder at the top of the ring stroke.



Pistons are all stamped .0425 and there doesn't seem to be any carbon buildup on any of the piston heads or in the valve area of the heads.



And YES!!! I was able to turn the flywheel, which im pretty excited about.

From the mountains in South Central PA

 

Hmmmm.... Are my eyes playing tricks on me... or has the block deck surface been tapered from the cylinder head gasket edge to the cylinder bore where the intake and exhaust valves would be over the block deck?



IF so, you have a MODIFIED engine...










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