Ford 289 / 302 Stroker Rebuild part 1

This is Part 1 of my Ford 289/302 rebuild.
In this video I attempt to diagnose any issues with my 50 year old engine block and rotating assembly.
Complete build list:
Camshaft hydraulic roller kit, COMP Cams SK31-442-8
Camshaft 31-442-8
284 Advertised Duration
224 Duration @ 0.050” lift
.533” Lift
110 Lobe separation
Roller lifters High Energy CCA-851-16
Roller retrofit kit CCA-31-1000
Timing chain CCA-3120
www.compcams.com/magnum-224-2...
Cam thrust plate, Speedmaster PCE510.1004
www.speedmaster79.com/Ford-SB...
Clutch kit, McLeod Racing Super Street Pro 75213
www.mcleodracing.com/super-st...
Clutch release lever spring C6ZZ-7523-C
Clutch rod spring Scott Drake C5ZZ-7523-A (long)
Clutch Roller Z-Bar and Clutch Rods, Opentracker Racing Products
opentrackerracing.com/product...
Cylinder heads ProMAXX 9175, Maxx 180 SBF - PROMAXX Performance Products
promaxxperformance.com/produc...
Eagle crankshaft ESP-B16021MA060, Eagle Specialty Products
Eagle rods SIR 5400FB, ARP 8740 bolts
Pistons hypereutectic, KB 355.060
Rings Hastings 2M 8542 065
Main bearings King MB 529SI
Rod bearings King CR 804SI
www.eaglerod.com/item/5525594...
www.summitracing.com/parts/es...
Flywheel Billet Steel 28oz., JEGS 555-602355
www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60235...
Gasket set: Fel-Pro 2816
Exhaust gaskets 1415
Front crankshaft seal 2942
Head gaskets 1134
Intake gaskets 1250 S-3, 1262
Oil pan gasket OS 13260T
Rear crankshaft seal 2901
Water pump/timing chain gaskets
Valve cover gaskets 1684
Harmonic balancer, SpeedMaster PCE291.1015
www.speedmaster79.com/Ford-SB...
Head bolts, ARP 154-3601
arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-det...
Head bolt bushings, SpeedMaster PCE277.1001
www.speedmaster79.com/Ford-SB...
Hurst Pit Pack Competition Plus 4 Speed Clips & Hardened Tool Steel Bushings, Super 661 LK-1
www.5speeds.com/cart/index.php...
Intake manifold dual plane air gap, Assault Racing ARC PC4025
www.assaultracing.com/item/12...
Motor mounts, Total Control Products TCP MM-FD-02
Motor mount bolts, ARP 150-3102
arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-det...
Oil pan 7qt drag style, Assault Racing ARC A9737P
www.assaultracing.com/item/12...
Oil pump driveshaft ARP 154-7904
arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-det...
Oil pump pickup CFR Performance HZ-7421
PCV valve Fram FV184
Pushrods Chromoly 5/16” x 6.600”, Trick Flow TFS-21406600
www.trickflow.com/parts/tfs-2...
Radiator shroud Northern Z40025
Rocker arms die cast aluminum, COMP Cams High Energy 17044~16
www.compcams.com/high-energy-...
Rocker arm studs 7/16”, JEGS 20584
www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/20584...
Toploader 4-speed HD Rebuild Kit, Allstate Gear BK135HDWS
www.allstategear.com/Ford-Top...
Toploader Case Aluminum, SpeedMaster PCE659.1004
www.speedmaster79.com/Ford-Mu...
Toploader Countershaft Pin, Allstate Gear WT296-3
www.allstategear.com/Toploade...
Valve covers, Assault Racing ARC A6728-3
www.assaultracing.com/item/12...
Valve cover breather Spectre Performance 4276
Water neck alum Scott Drake C5OE-8592-A
Water pump clockwise rotation, Milodon 16330
www.jegs.com/i/Milodon/697/16...
Water pump bolts eBay

[@jmc3676]

Sir did you use your original distributor with a steel gear or a new one. Would you have the part numbers that you used. Thanks

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Lip variance is a weak or broken top ring or ringland wear.