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05-11-2016, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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Aluminum block pour.
Tomorrow we will pour the first aluminum block sample. Finally! I might video the pour and shakeout, even if the results aren't perfect.
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05-11-2016, 11:37 AM | #2 |
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Video will be interesting thanks
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05-11-2016, 12:22 PM | #3 |
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Re: Aluminum block pour.
What is the calculated weight difference?
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05-11-2016, 12:27 PM | #4 | |
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Best of luck with that pour ! Is this 'first' alum going to be regular A/B style design...or the one discussed (easier?) where the OHV Head would be used ! |
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05-11-2016, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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Re: Aluminum block pour.
Best wishes for a great pour --look forward to the video... these 85+ year old blocks ain't going to last forever!
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05-11-2016, 02:09 PM | #6 |
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05-11-2016, 03:27 PM | #7 |
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05-11-2016, 05:44 PM | #9 |
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Thanks, I too would like to see video. Sounds like an interesting project.
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05-11-2016, 06:31 PM | #10 |
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Long time coming! Excited to see what comes of it.
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05-11-2016, 06:59 PM | #11 |
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will look forward to the video as I have no clue how that kind of work is done. You must get a great deal of satisfaction and joy to see this come full circle. Best of luck to you and Thank you for sharing
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05-11-2016, 07:06 PM | #12 |
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Re: Aluminum block pour.
You have a lot of supporters. Good luck Tod! Wayne
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05-11-2016, 07:11 PM | #13 |
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356?
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05-11-2016, 07:12 PM | #14 | |
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05-11-2016, 07:13 PM | #15 |
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05-12-2016, 05:38 AM | #16 |
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Re: Aluminum block pour.
Good luck, I hope it goes according to plan.
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05-12-2016, 06:33 AM | #17 |
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Are you going to use steel cylinder sleeves?
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05-12-2016, 06:51 AM | #18 |
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05-12-2016, 07:01 AM | #19 |
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Actually, ductile iron sleeves are used. They are inserted after all the machining is finished. A slight crush/interference fit of a couple thousandths is aimed at. The block is then heated to allow the sleeve to slide in and when the block cools back down it tightens around the sleeve.
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