[Staowners] Alpine Engine Questions

[scoobyjo at comcast.net]

I'm starting to work on the engine for my '54 Alpine and have a few questions.

Aluminum Connecting Rods
1)  How duable are the aluminum rods?  I don't know the history of the engine, so I'm not sure how many miles are on it. 
2)  Can the rods be checked and reused?  Or am I better off replacing them?  
   
Cylinder Liners
3)  Can the cylinder liners be bored or do they need to be replaced?  If they can be bored, what is the maximum?

Replacement Parts
4)  For those that have already rebuilt their engines, do you have any suggestions regarding replacement parts?  Suppliers?  Alternatives?

I appreciate any help you can provide.

Joellin
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