440 Shortblock and Build Questions

[bordin34]

So I just picked up a 440 with the rotating assembly it has already been bored .030 over and I think it has .010 undersized mains. My real question is what do I need to complete this engine. All I have is the block, crank, caps, rods, pistons, and rear main seal. Also I noticed a small scratch that looks like it was done by some tool in one of the cylinders that is just enough to feel with my finger nail. Would this cause problems or should I try to hone it away first with that dingleberry thing. I have a picture of it and it looks like a crack in the picture but isn't. Also since the block has been sitting awhile it has collected some dust and dirt. What would be the best way to clean it? Should I get it hot tanked or boiled and would this ruin the cam bearing which I think I will be replacing anyway.

[68chargerboy]

that crack worries me 

[FLG]

Bordin,

Boil it and change the cam bearings. That's what the engine builder I brought it too recommended. Never noticed the mark, I even put rubber lines over the bottoms of the rods when I took it apart so as to not scratch anything.

How far do the piston rings go down in the cylinder when its at bdc? Might not get to that point.

Imo I'm sure if that was a crack the engine guy would have pointed it out when he was checking the block. He said it was fine to build a 440 out of just not to go crazy. Only because the cylinder walls didn't have that kind of meat on em to build a serious motor.

[bordin34]

Thanks, its not a crack its a scratch and you really need to try to catch it with your fingernail. I will probably just hone that cylinder and also see if the rings get that low. I might get it boiled on Saturday because one of my friends is building a 350 and is bringing his motor to get boiled on Saturday.
Also for the build I think I am just going to be using Stealth heads, a performer rpm intake, and a slightly bigger than stock cam as I have no idea what the specs are on the one I have.