Re: Rebuilding an Engine..

[Richard Kinsley <leroar.kinsley058@xxxxxxxxx>]

Desire is a big factor. If you don't rush and have the time it's a good deal to get into an auto shop class at a local JC if possible. I took all the classes available at Saddleback JC in Mission Viejo, CA back in the early 70's. I bought an old '63 Dart 225 /6 and used it as my project car. I did most of the work even bored it, with class equipment. It's a good cheap way to learn and the tools needed are supplied.

I always do most of the work including disassembly but then send it in for machining as I don't have that equipment. If you get in good with the machinist he will give you pointers too and keep you on track. I have done several /6's, a 289 Ford, a 304 Jeep, and several other smaller partial builds. Of course my poly has been apart several times :-) It's lot's of fun. I love to turn wrenches on an engine. My favorite.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM, WB Work <zachross07@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Just want to know if any of you have rebuilt your engines?  How hard is it?  I bought my 880 as my own project... I'm new to this, but I want to do it myself.  I have a 361... I want to pull it out and make it new again.  Anyone know of any good books or guides I should read?  Also how should I go about the whole thing?  Would be great to hear from some folks that have done it before.... Thanks!

Zach
64 Dodge 880 Custom
4DHT 361 Push Button Auto

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