What have you done to your square lately??

[TotalyHucked]

Locally I had my LS block done for $450. Heads were $150 each I think

Dang! My local guys usually run a $800-1200 for a block and $600-700 or so to go through the heads

 

[Camar068]

Dang! My local guys usually run a $800-1200 for a block and $600-700 or so to go through the heads

the heads were only decked (if needed) and seals, I did the valves.

The engine was everything with cam bearings installed and cylinders bored IF needed.

 

[gilby959798]

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Change it to my K25 and I agree...

 

[legopnuematic]

My transmission (TH350C) has been spitting transmission fluid in reverse, so bad I lost reverse gear. I couldn't find it but today my buddy came by and he got under there.

Blown reverse light switch. Fortunately, I had another th350 sitting around. We replaced the switch with a plug from the other unit. Fixed but I dont have reverse lights, fine with that for now. Thank God for friends with more knowledge than yourself.

Dead switch (he crushed it taking it out)

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Old transmission with plug that we cannibalized

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That was running your reverse lights?

That (or the remnants of) switch is for a TCS (Transmission Controlled Spark) system. The reverse light switch on an automatic squarebody is on the steering column, part of the neutral safety switch.

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[Strick]

The machinist spotted stuff that said would need a bore.

To be fair...a machinist ALWAYS wants to bore, deck, square and broach the same way that the doctor wants you to take each test imaginable. Sometimes the budget doesn't include spending the extra cash on many new parts. I have had several "refurbished" or "refreshed" engines that gave great service with some new rings, bearings and gaskets. Doing this during a weekend and putting a vehicle back into service works for many folks whereas some perfectionists just can't consciencely bring themselves to do it. Those folks live in a different branch of the income/economy than I do.
As for the 327 crankshaft, I'd be putting it back to a 350 and doing a bottom end refurbish along with putting on the new jewelry up top. If it pukes out or underperforms in the next few years then you'll have plenty of time to save some US currency to make the machinist a few bucks down the road.
This is my opinion and I know that you didn't ask, so I'll leave my mark here.

HS

 

[DoubleDingo]

To be fair...a machinist ALWAYS wants to bore, deck, square and broach the same way that the doctor wants you to take each test imaginable. Sometimes the budget doesn't include spending the extra cash on many new parts. I have had several "refurbished" or "refreshed" engines that gave great service with some new rings, bearings and gaskets. Doing this during a weekend and putting a vehicle back into service works for many folks whereas some perfectionists just can't consciencely bring themselves to do it. Those folks live in a different branch of the income/economy than I do.
As for the 327 crankshaft, I'd be putting it back to a 350 and doing a bottom end refurbish along with putting on the new jewelry up top. If it pukes out or underperforms in the next few years then you'll have plenty of time to save some US currency to make the machinist a few bucks down the road.
This is my opinion and I know that you didn't ask, so I'll leave my mark here.

HS

^^^^^^MORE LOGIC^^^^^^

 

[ChuckN]

To be fair...a machinist ALWAYS wants to bore, deck, square and broach the same way that the doctor wants you to take each test imaginable. Sometimes the budget doesn't include spending the extra cash on many new parts. I have had several "refurbished" or "refreshed" engines that gave great service with some new rings, bearings and gaskets. Doing this during a weekend and putting a vehicle back into service works for many folks whereas some perfectionists just can't consciencely bring themselves to do it. Those folks live in a different branch of the income/economy than I do.
As for the 327 crankshaft, I'd be putting it back to a 350 and doing a bottom end refurbish along with putting on the new jewelry up top. If it pukes out or underperforms in the next few years then you'll have plenty of time to save some US currency to make the machinist a few bucks down the road.
This is my opinion and I know that you didn't ask, so I'll leave my mark here.

HS

I appreciate that. My logic (and I’m sticking with it) is that 1. If ithe existing engine going back in, it’s gonna be a 383 and 2. If it’s getting done, I’m not half stepping. It’s going to the machine shop and getting a full refresh just because I don’t want to have to do this all over again in a few years.

 

[DoubleDingo]

I appreciate that. My logic (and I’m sticking with it) is that 1. If ithe existing engine going back in, it’s gonna be a 383 and 2. If it’s getting done, I’m not half stepping. It’s going to the machine shop and getting a full refresh just because I don’t want to have to do this all over again in a few years.

 

[Strick]

I appreciate that. My logic (and I’m sticking with it) is that 1. If ithe existing engine going back in, it’s gonna be a 383 and 2. If it’s getting done, I’m not half stepping. It’s going to the machine shop and getting a full refresh just because I don’t want to have to do this all over again in a few years.

Roger that. Aluminum heads is a fair amount already and I don't blame you one iota if you have the time and budget to go the extra mile. Doing a 383 is going to involve machine work on the pan rail and crankshaft area anyway. Keep us informed on the progress.

HS

 

[ChuckN]

Roger that. Aluminum heads is a fair amount already and I don't blame you one iota if you have the time and budget to go the extra mile. Doing a 383 is going to involve machine work on the pan rail and crankshaft area anyway. Keep us informed on the progress.

HS

Will do, thanks for chiming in!

 

[Radiohead]

You're lucky you're not God daughter. This is going back together as is.

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Lol, I could be in for an awakening but I doubt it.

 

[bucket]

You're lucky you're not God daughter. This is going back together as is.

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Lol, I could be in for an awakening but I doubt it.

I put this back together, gouges and all. It runs great, makes great power and doesn't smoke either (somehow, lol).

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[Strick]

This one is going back together next week.

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[BRetty]

That was running your reverse lights?

That (or the remnants of) switch is for a TCS (Transmission Controlled Spark) system. The reverse light switch on an automatic squarebody is on the steering column, part of the neutral safety switch.

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Huh. Okay, thanks for the ID. This transmission came from an '81 Suburban, so the TCS sensor is probable. My buddy's diagnosis of "a sensor you are not using" turns out to be the most accurate.

Thanks! I'll stop worrying!

 

[TotalyHucked]

I appreciate that. My logic (and I’m sticking with it) is that 1. If ithe existing engine going back in, it’s gonna be a 383 and 2. If it’s getting done, I’m not half stepping. It’s going to the machine shop and getting a full refresh just because I don’t want to have to do this all over again in a few years.

I would agree with this. If you were like me and doing a junkyard LS swap or just freshening up a higher mileage motor that still ran fine like I did on my '05, I wouldn't worry too much about machine shop work. But if you're gonna do a stroker and put the nice heads and everything on there, that's definitely the time to do it right.