so today i cleaned the rest of the pistons. then my favorite machinist cleaned the block and did a light hone. the worst of the rust pitting is not very bad and it is more than 2" down from the top of the cylinder in an area that should not compromise the combustion process much since it is where the stroke is pretty well done.

so he is going to ream the ridge, hone it a bit better and we will install new iron rings, do a good valve job install, new valve seals, and replace any guides and valves that might be bad (i doubt that they will need any valves) and install all new gaskets and seals a new clutch and go for it.

i surveyed the body on sunday and found that the rust is pretty repairable and not in any structural areas.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.