Kevin,
Include me as another voice recommending pulling the engine. Preparation
time is a few hours, mostly in removing the bell housing fasteners. Give the
block to a good hot tank guy and he'll give you back five pieces; a clean
block and four rusty liners. If he's really good, he'll replace all of the
plugs and the cam bushing as well. The new liners will go in without effort.
There is a certain peace of mind that comes from starting a renovation with
a clean and inspected block.
Rick in Seattle
1960 TR3A
1970 BSA 441 Victor Special
1975 Norton 850 Commando Mk3
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