Umm where is all that junk from honing going to go? To ensure you don't get that gunk where it doesn't belong your gonna have to pull the crank so you can properly clean out the cylinders.

Well, you could put something over the crank to protect it during the process, then turn the engine back over to clean everything out (that way it runs away from the crank). There honestly shouldn't be that much junk coming out from honing. You're just scratching the surface.

You have to use some kind of lube to keep the hone from filling up and ruining your hone job. My favorite lube for such is diesel.

I might just take my block to a machine shop and see what they can do for me, because I think I am in wayyyy over my head.

It's not hard, but you do have to cross every T and dot every I. Same goes for disassembling the heads. Be sure to label every pushrod, etc. and put it back exactly where you got it from. A box with holes is a good jig for holding parts in order.

Let us know how it ends up.

I thought he was gonna replace the push-rods.

Um, wasn't planning on it... oh no... something else to spend money on... well the time has come almost, tommorow I'm pulling the motor. Wish me luck!

Personally I would never just replace rod bearings without checking the mains,at this high of mileage it would be prudent to at least check,if you are not comfortable with the build by all means take your block to a machine shop have them hot tank it and replace cam bearings the extra steps you take in this build may save you money in the long run .Chico.

If your not replacing the push-rods and lifters then get your self a cardboard box and punch 12 holes in it to place your push rods into. This well keep them organized so when you put them back in they go in the hole they came out of. Do the same for your lifters.