I think I might have screwed up.
OK, stupid move on my part accepted. I dropped the engine.
Recently, I came across a garage sale and found an assembled '85 5.0 short block bored .030 over and turned .010 under on the crank. Pretty much what I thought I was going to do with my '79 5.0, but already done, and seemingly more cost effective at $200.00. In my enthusiasum I bought it right then and there. The block is obviously bored over, the pistons are marked .030, I recognize it as a 302/5.0 block, and I am told the rods are reconditioned and the cam is stock. The Timing chain looks new, so far I think I am pleased and I feel it is ok. That is until I tried to move it. It took two of us to put it in the bed of my truck. Between us I thought it was heavy but manageable. Then I get to my place.
At my place, I am alone. Trying to think this thru, I put two 2x8's, 8' ft long each, side by side, and begin to walk the block down, when about halfway the boards separated and the engine went between the boards landing (I think) square on the rear main on my concrete drive, after falling maybe about 18".
Being, I don't think this is the best way to treat an engine, just what would be the best course of action from here.
God, I feel dumb.
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'79 5.0 Mustang LX Hatchback
Garage Queen - work in progress.
Bored .030.
Roush 180 heads, milled .010, ported & polished.
Manley RaceMaster Valves.
Doug Herbert cam CF4N.
Crane Roller rockers
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