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A cracked piston ran for years before destroying this 348 Chevy

We tore down a blown 348 Chevy engine and discovered a piston that had likely been cracked since installation due to improper wrist pin installation by a previous builder. Using dye penetrant testing, ...
Jim's Automotive Machine Shop Official on MSN

Why this rusted 348 Chevy engine needed cylinder sleeves to survive

We found that a 1950s Chevrolet 348 W-series engine block had severe cylinder rust and wear that standard boring could not ...