Short block - need advice on the condition of used short block

[jetblue]

Hello, guys. I picked up this 7bolt short block from a junkyard and didn't look at it too closely (it was cold and snowing!) until I brought it to the shop. I've done a lot of car work but not so much with tearing into the engine other than timing, etc.

The reason for going with a used short block instead of rebuilding mine is strictly financial. I just want to get my car running again while I build my 6bolt up thru the year. Anyway, the idea was to buy this, bolt on the heads and go!... I didn't anicipate any additional work being required.

Is this something I can clean up? ...or will there be pitting I need to be cautious of?

Looking forward to getting back into DSMs!!

 

[jetblue]

Junkyard said I could go ahead and see if it's useable... if not bring it back. I haven't spent much time with it but I think it'll clean up ok. Of course, I'm going to go thru and measure everything.