6.5 block sleeving and crank turning

[odee]

Has anyone here had any experiance with having one of the cylinders sleved on a 6.5 block? Also have some minor nicks in the crank when it was taken apart before I got it. Can the crank be turned or just need to be polished?

[More Power]

The Project 6.5 (http://www.thedieselpage.com/finale.htm), had its #8 cylinder sleeved nearly 120,000 miles and 4-1/2 years ago. No problems with sleeves as long as they are installed by someone with a fair bit of experience.

Don't grind the crank. See if a polish will take care of it.

MP

[odee]

thanks I'm planning on taken the block and crank to the machine shop this week sometime. Where is the best place to come up with a good price on the rebuild parts. I've looked at a few places and the ring prices are really high.

[tom.mcinerney]

Could try Northern Auto Parts, they have kits. Check the advertisers....rebuilders might be a good source, they know what works/doesn't.
Advise Not price shopping for rings, they are responsible for all compression/power every rotation--unless can get OEM supplier deal....