Tell me this noise isn't what I'm afraid it is.

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Kube

Balancing should at the very least be checked to see if it is necessary. Ford did a pretty darn good job on these engines when they were first assembled. the problem is most engines have had at least some work done on them since "day #1".
If I understand henry's post correctly, one cylinder was sleeved and the remaining seven were bored. Anyone that has good experience building engines knows this is a big no-no.

What is not good with one sleeve?

R