The Ford Barn

Tod · 02-10-2018, 08:43 AM

It is time to start cutting the new 8BA block tooling. I have a lot going on, but the CNC machine I cut patterns on is empty and I can start making the prototype pattern equipment.

It looks like my whole year and some more is set for machining work so I will have to fit it in as I can, but there is no reason not to get started asap.

Tod

Brendan · 02-10-2018, 08:47 AM

Nice!

tubman · 02-10-2018, 09:23 AM

From the trouble the guy I just sold an engine to had, your timing seems to be pretty good.

19Fordy · 02-10-2018, 09:42 AM

Tod, Thank you for all the work you are doing.

corvette8n · 02-10-2018, 11:01 AM

Tod, thanks for your effort on this project, excited to see the final product.

Ol' Ron · 02-10-2018, 11:49 AM

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I'm in the process of filling the water jacket area around the intake ports of a 59 block. This will allow me to reshape the port for better flow. something you should consider. I leave the water jacket under the port to aid in cooling the exhaust port. Also be nice if the deck was a little thicker. adding 10 lbs of metal in the right places, would make the block virtually indestructible.

jbrittonjr · 02-10-2018, 06:20 PM

Good luck!

Bored&Stroked · 02-10-2018, 08:00 PM

Listen to Ole' Ron on the deck thickness and removing the water around the intake - could make a much better flowing port. I'd also increase the thickness of the main webbing areas down by the crank mains - put some more strength to help with higher horsepower situations. Also, no reason to keep the oil pan rails so darn thin - put some more material in the bottom area. Anyway, very excited to see you moving forward on this project - can't wait to see the results!

Now - if you could please make an aluminum one with high-quality liners . . . about a 3 7/16 bore please! Say it's true . . . say it's true! LOL

02-10-2018, 08:43 AM	#1
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	Time to start! It is time to start cutting the new 8BA block tooling. I have a lot going on, but the CNC machine I cut patterns on is empty and I can start making the prototype pattern equipment. It looks like my whole year and some more is set for machining work so I will have to fit it in as I can, but there is no reason not to get started asap. Tod

02-10-2018, 08:47 AM	#2
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: Time to start! Nice! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

02-10-2018, 09:23 AM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: Time to start! From the trouble the guy I just sold an engine to had, your timing seems to be pretty good.

02-10-2018, 09:42 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: Time to start! Tod, Thank you for all the work you are doing.

02-10-2018, 11:01 AM	#5
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,949	Re: Time to start! Tod, thanks for your effort on this project, excited to see the final product.

02-10-2018, 11:49 AM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,859	Re: Time to start! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm in the process of filling the water jacket area around the intake ports of a 59 block. This will allow me to reshape the port for better flow. something you should consider. I leave the water jacket under the port to aid in cooling the exhaust port. Also be nice if the deck was a little thicker. adding 10 lbs of metal in the right places, would make the block virtually indestructible.

02-10-2018, 06:20 PM	#7
jbrittonjr Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whiting, NJ Posts: 23	Re: Time to start! Good luck!

02-10-2018, 08:00 PM	#8
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: Time to start! Listen to Ole' Ron on the deck thickness and removing the water around the intake - could make a much better flowing port. I'd also increase the thickness of the main webbing areas down by the crank mains - put some more strength to help with higher horsepower situations. Also, no reason to keep the oil pan rails so darn thin - put some more material in the bottom area. Anyway, very excited to see you moving forward on this project - can't wait to see the results! Now - if you could please make an aluminum one with high-quality liners . . . about a 3 7/16 bore please! Say it's true . . . say it's true! LOL