The Ford Barn

5window · 10-02-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Franchise_24

I find it amusing that people are out there voting this thread down to 1 star. I'm sure there are a select few out their jealous about this project so they show malice by being as petty as voting down Tod's thread. Those types of people aren't in it for the hobby, they are in it for the money. Great work on all you're doing Tod, keep it up.

In all my years of being on the FordBarn and the HAMB, I have never once used the star system to decide if I would read,reply or ignore a thread. I am not even sure why it's there. If I'm interested, I read it. Period.

Purdy Swoft · 10-03-2014, 10:42 AM

Same here !!!

Tod · 10-03-2014, 04:01 PM

This morning I went to the foundry to see the shaken out castings. I was expecting perfection but was disappointed. The different wash we used at the core shop caused a few imperfections that make these 2 castings sub-par for me to sent to Hershey and show off. I'll machine them later but today I got 2 more castings ready to go (almost - I have to finish some little stuff in the morning) and we will pour 2 more on Monday. I went back to the first core wash we used on the first sample which did well and hopefully the results will be the elimination of the spots I just didn't like. Aside from that, the blocks looked very nice. The metal ran as expected and the new B features on the inside looked great.

Keep staying tuned.

Tod

mshmodela · 10-03-2014, 04:53 PM

Hang there the Tod, you'll figure this out.. Best wishes!

hardtimes · 10-04-2014, 01:30 AM

Hey Tod,
ENGLISH please

! What is a 'wash' (acid ?) and how does it affect newly poured block ? Thanks again from all us , for all your efforts to keep up informed.

Tod · 10-04-2014, 01:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Hey Tod,
ENGLISH please

! What is a 'wash' (acid ?) and how does it affect newly poured block ? Thanks again from all us , for all your efforts to keep up informed.

'Wash' is a sealer of the sand surface. It is either sprayed on or the sand is dipped in it. I have 3 different types at my disposal. The first one I used was a graphite based solution cut with alcohol. I used a different one the last time which was too thick, in my opinion, but I asked the core shop to do it so it is my fault. It gassed off in the pour and put a few holes in the casting. I was really kicking myself for changing. It will not happen twice.

Tod

Tod · 10-04-2014, 11:24 AM

I had some problems today unrelated to the assembly process, so it is unlikely that I can get these next 2 cast in time for Snyder to take one to Hershey. Monday will tell, but I'm not sure there is enough time now. I was supposed to have a helper to do some things but that didn't happen, so I did what little I could, molded up a new head so I can test fit the core plug, and went home a little bit annoyed.

Don Snyder wants to take the first one, that is NOT what I want to show, but he thinks showing that something has been cast and machined most of the way is a positive step, so I agreed to let him take it.

I'm not ruling out completely that we can get one cast and cleaned up in time, but I have serious doubts that the clock will cooperate.

Tod

hardtimes · 10-04-2014, 03:12 PM

Hey Tod,
Thanks for the tutorial

! Alcohol...who knew

!
You're most likely tooo busy to show a pic of what Snyder is taking..for us that can't go ? I put Hersey on my bucket list...then can't remember where I put the list. I just picture a bit of heaven, and of course Wonka

, when thinking of Hersey! Wrestled that town when in school back there half century ago.

steve s · 10-04-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

Same here !!!

me three!

10-03-2014, 10:42 AM	#22
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: New Block update. Same here !!!

10-03-2014, 04:01 PM	#23
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Re: New Block update. This morning I went to the foundry to see the shaken out castings. I was expecting perfection but was disappointed. The different wash we used at the core shop caused a few imperfections that make these 2 castings sub-par for me to sent to Hershey and show off. I'll machine them later but today I got 2 more castings ready to go (almost - I have to finish some little stuff in the morning) and we will pour 2 more on Monday. I went back to the first core wash we used on the first sample which did well and hopefully the results will be the elimination of the spots I just didn't like. Aside from that, the blocks looked very nice. The metal ran as expected and the new B features on the inside looked great. Keep staying tuned. Tod

10-03-2014, 04:53 PM	#24
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,765	Re: New Block update. Hang there the Tod, you'll figure this out.. Best wishes! __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

10-04-2014, 01:30 AM	#25
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,190	Re: New Block update. Hey Tod, ENGLISH please ! What is a 'wash' (acid ?) and how does it affect newly poured block ? Thanks again from all us , for all your efforts to keep up informed.

10-04-2014, 11:24 AM	#27
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Re: New Block update. I had some problems today unrelated to the assembly process, so it is unlikely that I can get these next 2 cast in time for Snyder to take one to Hershey. Monday will tell, but I'm not sure there is enough time now. I was supposed to have a helper to do some things but that didn't happen, so I did what little I could, molded up a new head so I can test fit the core plug, and went home a little bit annoyed. Don Snyder wants to take the first one, that is NOT what I want to show, but he thinks showing that something has been cast and machined most of the way is a positive step, so I agreed to let him take it. I'm not ruling out completely that we can get one cast and cleaned up in time, but I have serious doubts that the clock will cooperate. Tod

10-04-2014, 03:12 PM	#28
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,190	Re: New Block update. Hey Tod, Thanks for the tutorial ! Alcohol...who knew ! You're most likely tooo busy to show a pic of what Snyder is taking..for us that can't go ? I put Hersey on my bucket list...then can't remember where I put the list. I just picture a bit of heaven, and of course Wonka , when thinking of Hersey! Wrestled that town when in school back there half century ago.