Ok, now it's time to start the next evolution. I've upgraded the suspension, cooling, braking and creature comforts. Next, take that parts matching original 351C and put it in a box for later. The current plan is to replace that boy with with a new stout engine that will eventually have EFI and a pair of huffers. We have started the engine build!

The block is back from the machine shop. We started with a NOS 4 bolt and punched it out .030 over for the new slugs.

We are going to be using Speed Pro forged and coated pistons wrapped in Speed Pro matched rings.

The compression works out to be ~10.22:1
 

The block was violated as noted:
align hone
acid dip
sonic check
bored .030
turned 0.10 on the crank
balanced rotating assembly

Once we spent a good 2 hours cleaning the block, crank and mains we were ready to start assembly.

The bearings are seated into the block and the assembly lube is applied to all surfaces including the thrust areas.

Here is a cool trick everyone should know. When you are placing the bearings in the mains line up the indexed side slightly below the final resting place. Gently slide the bearing into place and the index will line up with the main cap. You can carefully slip it back and forth until it is seated. 

The infamous rear main seal. Remember to offset the seams of the seal with the cap. This will help maintain proper sealing of the oil slinger.

The block is prepped and ready to have the crank seated into its new home.

Here is a good shot of the rear main seal in its offset placement in the main cap.

We got the mains installed and torque to specifications.

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The parts list...

The block: 351C NOS 4 bolt.

The heads are currently assembled and ready to bolt on.  I will be using closed chamber 4V heads.

Cam Specs:

Competition Cams Roller
Part Number: 32-431-8 FC-284RF-HR10
Grind number: QB6517 2002158

224 @ 50 int/ext
lift 566 int/ext
lobe 110
centerline 106
284/284 advertised duration

Spring height:
1.880 install height

spring pressure:
125 lbs. @ install (pressure)
320 lbs. @ 1.250 height

Equipment summary:

Part Numbers and Descriptions

32-431-8 FC 284RF-HR10 QB6517 2002158
741-16 1.650 steel retainer
7825-16 HE push rods
974-16 .940 inner springs
920-16 1.5 outer springs
432 dizzy gear (bronze)
611-16 11/32 super locks
851-16 hydraulic roller lifters
1045-16 1.73 7/16 rocker arm
8135-LG ford lifter guide kit (conversion)
F1440P FERRERA valves
NOS-351c New Old Stock 351C bare block
351c crank and rods