Building a short block

[82 GT]

There are plenty of books out here about rebuilding Ford engines.
There is one called "Rebuilding Your Small Block Ford" in the Summit catalog that I'm going to get.
You will need some special tools(if you don't have them already) such as a torque wrench, ring compressor, feeler gauges or platigauge and that's to name only a few.
A used block will be fine as long as it's cleaned and checked by a machine shop.
You are also going to have to keep all your parts and bolts in order as you take your engine apart. The rods and pistons will have to be labeled what cylinder they came out of.
It's something you have to take your time with and double check clearances.
You might also want to label all vacuum hoses and wires in your engine compartment if you are unsure where they go.