now only if i could figure out how to get the harmonic balancer/pulley off so i can get the crank out. never rebuilt a car motor before, so im learning as i go.

meh. not looking 100% good. definite scars in the bearings due to the lifter collapsing and the camshaft is toast. crank isn't lookin 100% either. this may end up turning in to a stroker build.

made progress though, got the motor apart, lol. at this rate, itll be a year before i get her running

At least it won't have a years worth of miles and it would be a totally different beast if you made it a Stroker.

yea but dammit man. im ready to hit the northend! with a newborn, its hard to get time to get on it. im going to do a little cyphering and if things seems to be needing the crank turned, etc im going to get this 4.2 from a buddy at work for FREE and budget stroke it. wont cost me anymore to do that than to rebuild the 4.0 since the crank/rods are free.

i forgot i had a block from my 98 with a cracked head. i may pull it apart and see what it looks like, if all is well ill put it together with my 0331 head and save the money for a lift.

hey man if you're interested i have a mopar camshaft thats brand new sitting in my garage id sell to you for cheap if you need it. let me know. sorry bout the misfortune but nice nova!

aight thanks