how do the cylinder walls currently look? if the you can see the factory cross hatching then you may not need to do anything there.

 

Well, nobody answered, so I went ahead and did it. Hopefully its not too coarse. Cylinders look good now. Nice even cross hatching and no sign of ring groves or anything. Im pumped to get it in my truck and running EFI.

 

Found a double roller timing set made by Elgin, on Ebay for $36.00, shipping included. It has the same part number as the Cloyes double roller except it has a "T" before it. Cloyes # is C3028X. According to Cloyes, theres works on Dodge small blocks from 1958 to 2003. I assume the Elgin would work as well, even though there campatibility chart on ebay states it only works up to 1989. It also lists an interchange number with the Cloyes product. Thoughts on it? Oh... Here is a link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timing-Set-Chrysler-318-360-273-sb-Dodge-Plymouth-Small-Block-Chain-Gears-/320924888847?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab89d2f0f&vxp=mtr

 

Spend a bit more, and get one you KNOW will fit.

 

I probably will, it just peaked my interest, being as it is half the cost.

 

have you checked rockauto. if you need some other parts or gaskets and can order them from the same place as the timing chain you might be able to save some money over buying them locally.

 

I have checked rockauto. Their price isnt bad, and may be where I purchase it. I just now saw your post about the cylinder walls. We must have posted at the same time, because when I started typing, nobody had answered yet. Lol

My cylinder walls did still have crosshatching, but had an obvious glaze over them. Too shiny/smooth, if that makes sense. I did a fast de-glaze/hone just to freshen it up for the new rings. about three to five seconds per cylinder is all.

I mic'd my cylinders diameter before and after (with good cleaning before each) and I came up with this: Before averaged 3.997 inches. After averaged just under 3.999 inches. Im still good to run STD sized rings, correct? Stock claims to be a 4" cylinder, and I am still right there. Also, this was done twice, with two different micrometers(mostly to satisfy any personal doubts of accuracy.)

 

if you can order all the parts you may need from 1 location you should be able to save lots of money. i know when i order stuff from rock auto i usually save at least $100. you can also use a discount code from the discount code thread ti save 5% off your order.

 

I like to do that, unfortunatly, the funds arent always available to make a big order of everything I need. If I buy a couple of parts at a time, the wrath of the wife doesnt rain down quite as hard. Lol. Speaking of not spending too much... I found a re-ring kit on ebay that almost seems too good to be true. Rod and main bearings, rings and full gasket set for $189. Keep in mind, Im not doing a crazy powerhouse of a rebuild, just wanting to freshen it up and give it a new life. What do you think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/300854308499...84.m1438.l2649

 

Anyone have insight on link from previous post? Too good to be true, or buy it and smile at the deal?

Quick update: I currently have all of my parts that I am going to be reusing soaking in a 50/50 mix of mineral spirits and kerosene. (Mostly because I ran out of mineral spirits and the gas station down the road sells kerosene at the pump). I need to order parts soon, as it looks like a buddy who is another DF'r is buying the engine that is currently in my truck. EFI is once again on the front burner!