The LS7 block arrived today as scheduled. I opened up the crate, and things mostly look ok. I'm not sure what the history of this thing is, but I've never seen a thrust bearing on the crankshaft so worn out. Hopefully there isn't any kind of major problem on the mains. Line honing them will be part of the machine work, so unless it's something really off, I should be fine.
The cylinders have some light scuff from piston skirts which should clean up with a simple hone. So that's a good thing.
Assuming crank arrives as scheduled tomorrow, the block and crank and other pieces go to TSP on Friday to start assembly. Camshaft is on the way for early next week, so fingers crossed, I might get the short block plus cam back by the end of the week or early the next. I can then start reassembly on everything out of the car until the heads arrive...
I don't think I've mentioned this, but part of my push on this schedule is that I'll lose a week around the start of March due to some travel. My mother had to have a knee replacement yesterday, so I'm going to spend some time with her when she heads home from rehab. My sister is taking care of her during the hospital stay, and I'm trying to work out being there when she comes home. Thankfully the surgery went well, but she's in pain and pretty loopy on pain meds right now. I'm just glad the procedure itself is over and she can start on the path to recovery!
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