Just to chime in..... (probably shouldn't try this)...When I blew motor #2 I pulled out a running junk yard L36. It ran fine before I pulled it but I tore it down anyway. I just didn't like how the bearings looked so I did new rod bearings, new mains and new rings. I had the service manual alongside me and followed all limitations. The motor is by no means blue printed, but I hit 3500 miles today. Motor is top swapped and the only modification to the long block is 105 springs. I am very happy with my ticking time bomb so far.
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