Awesome, glad to hear it worked out and awesome details. .I have docked the block with the Hayes flexplate to the torque converter adapter and transmission housing and the flexplate seems to fit fine. Here are some details: Next project vehicle?
Idk if you remember the pictures i posted but 6 had scuff marks on the skirts and SLIGHT valve contact marks..What did he say was wrong with the pistons?
Here was the WORSE one..the rest really didnt have 1/3 of "depth" or marks..he coated this one very thick and once the coating worn down some it would almost be level to the rest of the skirt..he balanced all 8 before coating and check for roundness/size/ring lands of the used 6 used ones..the valve contact you really cant feel but can see when heald at perfect angle..What did he say was wrong with the pistons?
I would trust the shop who i sent them too way more than my guy..they checked all 6 for roundness, diameter and grooves etc etc..all they build is mod motors and had NOTHING to gian by bs me..If he said a measurement is off on the pistons, like piston diameter or ring groove clearance etc, then I might believe him until you have time to check them yourself. If he just said they look bad then tell him to go pound sand.
Originally i took the heads to him for the famous bad or lose valve seats..had low compression on #7 ....he did hardened seats,SI SS valves, bronze guide inserts,new seals,deck and valve job..charged me $900ish..it smoked from then on...took heads off and had him check them and said looked good,only did seals..smoked..blamed rings..took heads off,pan off,pistons out,cleaned pistons,honed,new rings and put back together. ..smoked afterwards still..drive the piss outa in and threw 3 rod bearings...What kind of guides were in there the last time?
I can understand the CYA syndrome, used parts would probably make anyone nervous.