For doing the head & main bolts get a quality, say Craftsman, 6 point air wrench sockets. they won't tear up like the Chinese junk does. If I'm going to store one I use moly grease (lightly) on most wear surfaces, main & rod bearings, cam, rocker arms- pivots, valve tips, push rod sockets, fuel pump arm & concentric, timing chain. Before firing it up index engine, pull dist. & prime up oil system w drill motor. Brass freeze plugs are cheap insurance.
if you have any misgivings about anything STOP AND ASK QUESTIONS. i just finished a 350 and used a chiltons manual theres a good section on engine rebuilding. al sisson mosheim,tn. p.s. also follow all tourqe specs to the letter. good luck with your rebuild and have fun.
I took my time, read everything I could get my hands on and read it again. Talked to some of the mechanics at work, when ever I got srtuck I would hit them up. I helped out on my brother and nephews circle track cars (they were always rebuilding engines in the off season) so I took alot of notes.With the right tools and info you can do it.
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