lablue96

hello
i got a 77' 350 block that i just took apart, it has achip at the bottom of a cilinder bore down by the camshaft, about 1/4 inch up the bore and 1/2 inch from side to side. is the block trash or will it work, i figure it would be the place for a hot spotand it wouldn't be good. i don't have big plans for the engine, just a rebuild to keep me busy, and i'm sure a new block wouldn't be hard to find, i was just wondering what i'm dealing with and if it's usable how far could i take it?
i'll load some pictures soon.
thanks in advance

old dog

if it is in the piston ring travrl aera it will be prone to oil consumption and eventually plug fouling ,cant be in a load bearing surface of the cylinder wall .

lablue96

thanks... i'm looking at another block already, it's a 1978 block. maybe i'll wait a while before i get a block and work on the heads and rest of the engine. i can't complain much since i got it for free.
just for fun here's a link to two of the pictures i took today.http://www.flickr.com/photos/salaisf...7606897979158/ what do you guys think

old dog

i would not sleve it that is were the piston skirt will load ,just get another one ,not worth the chance for a free one .