Small update on the 302

Got the block stripped down the other day, now just the bare block with the camshaft bearings in. Didn’t realize you need a special tool to install the bearings, to the tune of over $150 :/ Not sure if I am going to buy the tool or try to wing it. It looks like the block was never over-bored which is nice, need to go through the rest of the block to see if everything else is within spec. I think once I have the 302 in the Mustang, I might look at getting a shaker scoop to put on there, always loved look! Thinking about going mild with the build still, just things like a hotter cam, new intake, long tube runners, etc. The fun part after checking all the tolerances will be to clean the block and everything like the heads, crank, etc. Then slowly buying and building up the block. I also need to start working on the console for in the Mustang, I really want to have my radio in there!

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