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06-25-2015, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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Aluminum block.
I'm thinking of casting an aluminum block to see how one of those castings would look also. What would be the guess as to people wanting aluminum?
I have molds and cores, so why not try one? Tod |
06-25-2015, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Aluminum block.
I'd increase the center main web thickness for more strength if you haven't already thought about that.
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06-25-2015, 04:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: Aluminum block.
Provision for oil galleys for full pressure oiling?
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06-25-2015, 04:21 PM | #5 |
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06-25-2015, 05:06 PM | #6 |
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06-25-2015, 08:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: Aluminum block.
Any "guestimate" as to w-h-e-n you might have a block done for one of us candidates just sitting impatiently in the wings...........
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06-25-2015, 08:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Aluminum block.
Tod, what is the shrinkage difference between aluminum vs. cast iron?
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06-26-2015, 05:31 AM | #9 | |
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I have a guy who will take the first couple, so I'm not going to talk about it anymore. I have an iron one machining right now, first, though. But, paying work comes first, always. Tod |
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06-26-2015, 02:44 PM | #10 |
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Re: Aluminum block.
I would be interested in a block with 5 mains, full pressure oiling, and larger insert bearings.
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Yup , aluminum sounds pretty good to me also, but with FIVE mains for crank and FIVE bearings for cam. If you find it easier to do than to get after the iron casting same configuration, then I'll flip my deposits over to that style (aluminum) block ! -Can you say if YOU will install the iron sleeves ? -does cam bearing surfaces in alum , need bronze bushed ? -Can you say what might be cost difference between alum/cast iron blocks ? Lastly, you haven't given up on the 5x5 B style iron block, eh ? |
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06-26-2015, 08:35 PM | #12 | |
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Email me. I have not given up or stopped on anything. All my suppliers seem busier than normal and are dragging things out waaaay further than expected and beyond what they told me. So, I keep plugging away as best I can. I will install cylinder sleeves. I think cost will be close to the same, but I won't know for sure until I cast one. |
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