I agree alot with what BradH posted. Id hone it, coat the skirts,ect.

I also agree with the thought of maybe it being abused before up to proper temp.

In the above pic, look how much got past the first ring,(center piston).

From my own personal small errors in my younger days to me overall it looks like some good quality parts but just maybe several minor things done wrong, went wrong, adjusted wrong.


My comment on the pics were the buildup, the color and the amount for being a 1k mile motor that looked to be way out of tune.

I think you could have a killer build still without breaking the bank.