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Reading between the lines...does "new block" mean you bought a "new" block or did you just buy a different block? That's where it all starts. If it's just a different block it must be magnafluxed to check for cracks. 90% of all bare engine blocks sold are cracked, that's way they are for sale. If you bought a "short block", that is, a block with all the guts in it, it must be completely disassembled and all the parts carefully checked before you order any rebuild kit. A short block with a twisted crank, bearing journal beaten egg-shaped, etc. is also a boat anchor. My best advice is to spend whatever time and effort it takes to find a reputable machine shop. There is a bunch of machine work that goes into rebuilding an engine from the block up and if any step is missed or not done correctly, all your money gets you is a very expensive boat anchor. A really first-class machine shop will run you through the steps, explaining everything that needs to be done and offer you some alternatives, based on your intended use and budget.
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