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440 Engine

The following shots show work performed during the rebuild of my Dodge 440 engine.  Before shots are included for comparison when available.  Additional pictures will be added as progress continues on the build.

Cylinders before boring & honing.

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Align-honing of main bearing bores.

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Crank journals after polishing.

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Typical intake valve guide boss area.

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Exhaust ports marked for head gasket matching.

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Oil-sheading coating on head interiors.

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Crankshaft on the balancing machine.

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Welding repair of block crack.

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Final honing of cylinders using a torque plate.

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Measuring combustion chamber  volume.

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Intake valve guide boss area contoured.

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Intake ports marked for head gasket matching.

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Oil-sheading coating on block interior.

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Almost to 0!  The final reading: ~.3 grams @ 6000.

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