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Originally posted by ratta tat tat

Just be sure when you take the motor in to a reconditioner, that they are honest and have a good reputation. If they're bent, you may aswell write them a blank cheque.

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The crank would be my first piece of motor to check.
If the crank can't be saved, don't bother reconditioning it.

How many dollars do Repco want for an exchange Pinto engine?
The wreckers would only want $3-400 for a bottom end.

I have done that just to have the time to do the quick engines without rushing.
Like checking Everything Three times.

Nothing like filing over sized Piston rings down to make them gap less.

Why pay someone else to f#@k it up, when you can do it yourself.

and remember to post pics of progress

If you have a good engine builder nearby,befriend him,and ask questions. Don't make a nuisance of yourself though.
I built a 400hp 351 cleveland that was still running sweetly after 150000k.I spent a lot of money getting all the right bits,took heaps of time building it,checking clearances as I went.Spent around 100 hours on the heads,and the only thing that I didn't do,was fit the rings to the pistons.
Get the right advice,get the machining done by a reputable engine recoditioner,buy good quality parts and take your time,whilst paying attention to detail and you should have a good reliable,strong engine.