98 Hoe rebuild

[dadof31971]

Been awhile since ive been in here due to other projects. Probablly a dumb question but was wondering if anyone knew what size the standard pistons and rings are on my 98? Also are there different size timing chains? Never fooled with these vehicles but love her enough to go through the process. Getting ready to pull it out and rebuild and want to make sure I get everything I need and all the right parts first time to restore my hoe to original. Any and all input greatly appreciated.

 

[SunlitComet]

block has a 4.0012 bore and the timing chain size is usually a 46 link with a .40/.41 link width that is used for the vortec 350.

 

[dadof31971]

Ok thanks for the info Sunlit. Got the engine out today and so far two bad lifters, and pretty bad grooved crank. Gonna see if machine shop can turn crank but in meantime wondering if anyone might have recommendations on lifters? (good, bad, ones to stay away from etc)