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Tod · 05-20-2014, 10:31 AM

I just finished boring the cylinders in the first sample block. They came out very well. Not a mark in them. I cut them .005 under so they can be honed to size. That pretty much does it for the top end.

Later today I plan to set the block up in an HMC and begin machining on the sides and ends. After this, I will be able to test fit most, if not all, external bolt-on parts. I happen to be running flywheel housings and heads for Snyder right now so that will give me fresh parts in house to bolt on.

That will leave the cam and crank journals and the main oil galley.

I will be sending pics out to people who have requested them.

Tod

05-20-2014, 10:31 AM	#1
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	New block update 3. I just finished boring the cylinders in the first sample block. They came out very well. Not a mark in them. I cut them .005 under so they can be honed to size. That pretty much does it for the top end. Later today I plan to set the block up in an HMC and begin machining on the sides and ends. After this, I will be able to test fit most, if not all, external bolt-on parts. I happen to be running flywheel housings and heads for Snyder right now so that will give me fresh parts in house to bolt on. That will leave the cam and crank journals and the main oil galley. I will be sending pics out to people who have requested them. Tod