Thread: Unfired FE Stored for 15 years
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Old 02-05-2011, 06:27 AM
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Thanks, man. You guys are making me feel alot better about the bore in the engine.

The motor was built by what I was told is a very reputable performance machine shop in a town south of L.A. along I-5. (don't want to mention names) Again, it was built about 15 yrs. ago and stored until now. The hone marks are visible in the cylinders and there are no scratches other than the fine hone markings. Deck surfaces have been milled, or appear to have been. The inside of the block appears to have been coated with glyptol or some similar coating to seal it and improve oiling.

If I decide to go with a stroker what would be the best length given the .040 bore? If someone would be interested in a set of LeMans rods and an OEM 427 crank, let me know. If I put in a stroker assembly, they and the KB pistons will be forsale.

Thank you again for all your responses. Once again, you guys have proved that this is undoubtedly the BEST forum of any kind on the internet. Bob
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