The ol' Tahoe is down for the count - coolant in cylinder(s)

[Robyn]

OHHHHH YEAH BUDDY

Get the crank in (Only need a couple bearings) one piston/rod assembly "No rings needed"
Run the pistons to TDC and check the piston to deck location.

Should be flush with deck to .002" or so above

I had a block that had one side decked at .010....I bought the "Crack free block" from a rebuild supplier.... ASSUMED THE BLOCK WAS AS MANUFACTURED (BAD PLAN)

We decked the block .015" to clean it up......At assembly one side had the pistons hanging out of the block .025" OH !@#$%^

That ended poorly.

Bought a special MLS gasket to fix the issue.

Lasted a year and started leaking pressure to cooling system.
Ended up building a fresh AMG block (Another long story)

Just verify where the pistons are in relation to deck....and be happy......Too many engines get massaged and nothing is stamped on the upper deck flanges.

Never assume anything on these things....it can turn ugly and get $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$

[arveetek]

Get the crank in (Only need a couple bearings) one piston/rod assembly "No rings needed"
Run the pistons to TDC and check the piston to deck location.

Should be flush with deck to .002" or so above

I had a block that had one side decked at .010....I bought the "Crack free block" from a rebuild supplier.... ASSUMED THE BLOCK WAS AS MANUFACTURED (BAD PLAN)

We decked the block .015" to clean it up......At assembly one side had the pistons hanging out of the block .025" OH !@#$%^

Bought a special MLS gasket to fix the issue.

Lasted a year and started leaking pressure to cooling system.
Ended up building a fresh AMG block (Another long story)

Just verify where the pistons are in relation to deck....and be happy......Too many engines get massaged and nothing is stamped on the upper deck flanges.

I remember that whole ordeal!

I assume this engine has not been touched; I pulled the engine myself from a low mileage 1997 C3500 city utility truck. But, we all know what ASSUME means.....

Thanks again for all the advice!

Casey