pHEnomIC

iTrader: (14)

I want to make an engine table out of my old ls1.

I have the shortblock sitting around. what is the best way to clean it up by hand? I don't want to have to take it to a fancy shop.

Any ideas where to get glass and what size it should be? I would like to have it ordered so i can just throw it together one day.

Also, it is a blown engine (rod bearing) that would need machine work eventually. But, theoretically would taking it apart and using it as an engine table for a while hurt it from being used again as a rebuild block?

O2Form

Don't spill coffee on it and you should be fine.................

NVR_SPDS

iTrader: (39)

The best way would be to hot tank it IMHO. I know you said you wouldn't want to take it to a shop, but if your going to rebuild it later, it should be done either way. Using it as a table shouldn't hurt it, as long as you don't scrape up the pan rail.

joshp14

iTrader: (5)

Power washer if you arent taking it to a machine shop to get a hot bath..or some soapy water and stiff brissled nylon brush.

LS6427

iTrader: (2)

Spend some time on it....and polish that sucker............

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NVR_SPDS

iTrader: (39)

That would be awesome!!!!!!