tdcarter72

I am rebuilding a 302 for my 1987 F-150. In the past, I have always let the machine shop put it together, but since this is my son's truck we are building for him when he turns 16 next year, I want us to do most of the work.

I will have the machine shop press the cam bearing, freeze plugs, and pistons on the rods and I think we can handle it from there.

So, with that said........

Who makes the best rebuild kit?

I am not looking to install any performance parts, going to keep it as close to stock as I can.

What should I be looking for in a Master Rebuild Kit?

Thanks for any help you can give!

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

Since you're putting it together yourself, I'd say to get a balanced rotating assembly.

tdcarter72

Since I am a shade tree mechanic, and I use that term very loosely, can you give a little more detail about a balanced rotating assembly?

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

The crank has to be balanced to the weight of the pistons and rods or there will be vibrations. All the pistons and rods need to be the same weight.