picked up my block and rotating assembly this afternoon.  should get started next week putting it back together again.  can't wait.

Very good news.  You know my number.

 

thanks Ken.

any preferences on assembly lube?

just remembered, need to pick up a windae tray.  mine got pretty beat up when the rods let loose.  

great news Hank,

I got my block and heads back yesterday.I`ve already had most of the parts . pistons ,rods and bearings are installed.Iv`e been taking pics so i will post when i figure it out.

as i get further into it, the $$$ go up ,but what the hell ,i`m in it this far might as well build what I want.When the headers and side pipes were delivered  i went nuts. Awesome look.Anyway, get going ,oh but then again you have a long winter ahead, sorry about that.I hope to have her back onthe road by mid Jan. Darn Holidays got in the way.That`s ok  though no rush.

good luck

The assembly lube of choice is easily aquired.

It is in many different name brands, but always known as highpressure engine assembly lube.

But there is a difference.  There are two forms.  One is a very thick liquid.  The other is more like petrolum jelly.

I prefer the liquid due to the fact it is easier to apply and deal with.  But that's only when the engine is going to be started soon.   When the engine is not going to be started for a while, use the thicker lube.  This way it stays where you put it.  It can stay there for many many months.  Rebuilders use this so the lube is there when the engine is finally installed.

It is easier to get dirt in the thicker lube.  Be carefull in either case.  Dirt and grit is the biggest killer of a rebuild or repair job.  Keep it CLEAN!

some times I envy you southern boys VETTERBOB, especially when I have a foot and a half of snow in my back yard and it's snowing right now.  want some? 

Ken, thanks for the advice.  will get the thick lube as I'm sure it will not be done before March.  won't put it back in the car before it gets warmer.  hate working on cars out in the cold.  I will be doing the rebuild in my basement.  hope I can get it up the stairs when I'm finished.

And we're all out here looking for pictures...engine blocks, valves, intakes, headers, rods, you name it...we want to see!

I'm working on pics and a list.  please be patient.  haven't had much luck but still trying.

Speaking of engines...
I too like the idea of a 383 with a little more power than the original motors. I just received an early christmas present. 383/450hp/480tq motor with new edition Edelbrock heads and their Pro Flo tpi injection. Woo-Hoo!! I have most of the details on the internals if anyone is interested. Can't wait to start the install. I had been eyeing this one for some time, but I had to save my sheckles and dimes! The car has been ready for the install for about 6 months. The drive train is ready and the front suspension has been completed. Now if I can just finish the engine swap on my son's Supra....

Oh, apologies to the purists, my bad...

That's your son's Supra.  He's still young, he'll learn