Took a few steps forward over the weekend getting things torn down, and very likely took one very large step back.

First off, as mentioned in the VClassics article, an engine in exploded form takes up quite a bit of space. The file cabinet below is pretty well full of parts I removed, with each drawer devoted to one major functional group: head, engine internals, engine accessories, and transmission. Every nut, bolt, and small part is bagged and tagged in the proper drawer. I also ended up with an entire bin of parts to take into work and sandblast.



First up, the cam. Any help in ID'ing it or tips on assessing condition?
"K-235"

"MADE IN USA"

"B 23"

"CWC"

"D1" near distributor drive gear. Says "C1" on the opposite side



Crankshaft journals. All have a good bit of lint from being wiped off during removal. All looked more or less the ones below.



Crankshaft bearings. Again, all 5 looked more or less like the ones below. STD size.



Big-end rod bearing (typical). Stamped STD size.


Pistons. Here is the truly embarrassing rookie moment. While removing the #3 piston rod assembly, I managed to fumble it to the floor. They all looked pretty dang good before that. Looking at prices for .040" pistons through IPD, that one little mistake very likely cost me more than I have into the engine at this point. Pretty disheartening, particularly because (to my untrained eye) everything was looking to be in decent shape up until that point. I'm just going to assume until told otherwise that it's scrap, and re-visit the budget to see what can be squeezed to fund new pistons.





Damage to #3 from dropping