Fordster

Everyone point and laugh at the newbie, but here is my stupid question. Just dropped my 302 block off to have a block prep done to it (hone, freeze plug, install cam bearings, etc). The guy called me a minute ago and asked where my "main plates" were, and that I needed to drop them off so they can attach the engine and hone it. I gave them a bare bones stripped down block, what part are they asking me to bring back? I tore this thing down about a month ago and it has been sitting in my garage waiting to be cleaned and rebuilt. I know I have everything, just wondering where to start looking.

Fordster

Nothing? Could they have meant main caps, like for my main bearing? Anyone ever worked a block prep at a shop that might be able to shed some light on what they need?

mr_velocity

Sure they weren't looking for the main caps?

bill_w

Would have to say main bearing caps. Depending on the amount of machine work being done, they may do a line bore/hone to "clean-up" or repair the main journals.