Block Restamp I need to re-stamp my engine block - I've found the kit. Looks like it might be a lit tight swinging a hammer -- would a rivet gun be more controllable?
Any suggestions plz TKS |
Re: Block Restamp The problem with a rivet gun is that it has many strokes when you pull the trigger. I think you would end up with a real mess with an illegible set of numbers. Just my opinion. I would use a 3 or 4 lb hammer and strike it ONCE very hard per number. You might need to remove the hood to get more room. If you use a magnet below the numbers, it would align the numbers quite well. If I were you I would practice on a casting that is no good before stamping the engine block.
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Re: Block Restamp Use a ball peen hammer.
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Re: Block Restamp I agree with Bob
and dont align the numbers too straight........... after all most were a little crooked. |
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TKS |
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Re: Block Restamp Don’t be a sissy… swing the hammer with an attitude.
Trying to re-stamp a number that is too light is not what you want to be doing. |
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Ford stamped the blocks after they were painted. |
Re: Block Restamp I have done this several times with the engine in the car. I remove the left headlight and stand behind the bumper. Try a few practice swings with a 2-3 # short handle sledgehammer before you go for real. One sharp blow and that is it. A lightweight hammer will not do it. You have to swing way too hard and you have a very confined area to work with in.
My experience, Chris W. |
Re: Block Restamp Be very careful on this. If your vehicle is registered with your engine number that doesn't match your title and you change it you can get in a lot of trouble with the authorities.
Charlie Stephens |
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