Thanks for the input , guys. Monte, this block was ordered with the stud kit installed, so a guy would hope they did it right. The caps and bores all show consistent hone marks. That would lead me to believe the stud kit may have been put in without a re hone?
Yep, it will get a line hone. Troubles that will pop up with that are loss of piston to head clearance, not a super big issue but another $150 for new gaskets. The milodon gear drive may be an issue though. Will have to check with them and see what can be done to make that fit again, as the holes for alignment are already in the block.