I just built up my Ford 460 and the machine shop tossed my orig. oil dipstick. The sheath is on the front of the motor just above impeller cover. Does anyone know how long the dipstick should be???

    I had aluminum filings in my intake water line from my 12jgA berk impeller im guessin'. The son of a 'beezy' hydro locked up thought I seized my BB. The filings were bunched up @ the water pump set up. I Im in contra costa county and the delta has alot of brackish water. Salt on impeller to much im guessin'. I heard I have to remove my motor to remove my pump b/c of the way sanger mounted their pumps.
    Q? how much to do a complete rebuild "ballpark" and should Ihave some one else do it or tackle it on my own? Local GTBoats (Dave) said he can build for me if need be.
    Q? If someone has the knowledge could you pass on (what and in what order) do I attempt the pump removal? supposed to be goin' to East Park Res. on 9/18  Thanks, JONES

Have a 78' sanger superjet w/rev rotation starter just attempted to rebuild and it fired a couple of times and mostly the starter does not engage just spins. Its a 460 4.5" 2 bolt mount I need help w/trouble shooting? thanx