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Im going to be pulling my 350 this week, pretty sure its a spun rod bearring. Since the engine is in need of it i plan to rebuild the whole thing but want to keep the block as stock as possible in hopes to keep machining costs as low as possible. Which brings me to my question, if i have a spun rod bearring dose that mean that only the crank will need machining?

i know theres alot of variables that dictate what needs to be done to the block, but what are the basic steps of bringing a block back? what did you guys have done and how much did it cost you?

im just looking for ball park numbers so i can kinda know what to expect

nofiveo

As far as machine work goes, it will depend on how much cylinder taper your machinist finds when he checks the block. Too much taper and even with fresh rings you'll just be pissin' in the wind. If you're lucky and can get by with a honing, clean everything up, toss a new set of rings in and put it together. You may need to replace that #3 rod if the bearing actually spun in the rod. The crank will need to be cut either way to repair the damage done from the bearing failure. Don't be afraid to spend a little more even if it takes longer to get done. You'll be much happier with the end result!

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yeah i just got to get it out and take it in... THERES JUST SO MANNY QUESTIONS! haha i drive myself crazzzy