Death Of A Block

Andrew Hill · 09-11-2015, 04:02 PM

Ever seen top gear? Turn that block into a coffee table!

Jim Cimarolli · 09-12-2015, 10:35 AM

I don't think Patsy would go for that!

Larry Hill · 09-13-2015, 11:31 AM

The block will become a cam break in tool. Turn the mains upside down, oil pump, drive gear, oil pan, heads, rockers, front cover with hole, and 1/2'' drill. I only do four cylinders at a time in a skip one order. 1, 4, 6, 7 or 8, 3, 5, 2.

Paul the block split between 4 and 6 at its thinnest part in line with the crankshaft centerline , the block had 8 sleeves in it

Paul Precht · 09-13-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

The block will become a cam break in tool. Turn the mains upside down, oil pump, drive gear, oil pan, heads, rockers, front cover with hole, and 1/2'' drill. I only do four cylinders at a time in a skip one order. 1, 4, 6, 7 or 8, 3, 5, 2.

Paul the block split between 4 and 6 at its thinnest part in line with the crankshaft centerline , the block had 8 sleeves in it

I wonder if it had some core shift issues or maybe just the stress from the sleeves. I normally use .002" interference with thin wall sleeves. The cam break in tool idea sounds good, have you done it this way before, I'm wondering if the cam will miss the oil that is thrown off the rod journals. I'm guessing with only 4 cylinders and light springs the drill have it pretty easy. Will you run it continuous or in short sessions.

Larry Hill · 09-14-2015, 07:42 AM

No crankshaft, all lifters are used, no valley pan, valve covers, I use the Comp additive, good oil in the pan, oil filter, stock springs, ceramic lifters, run time is about 20 to 30 min per four cylinders. Everything is mounted on a roll around engine cradle.

Ron Middleton · 09-14-2015, 09:21 AM

Would love to see a couple of photos of this setup Larry. Sounds like a good idea.

09-11-2015, 04:02 PM	#1
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 703 Likes: 450 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Ever seen top gear? Turn that block into a coffee table! __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

09-12-2015, 10:35 AM	#2
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 148 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block I don't think Patsy would go for that!

09-13-2015, 11:31 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,681 Likes: 1,993 Liked 11,007 Times in 2,263 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block The block will become a cam break in tool. Turn the mains upside down, oil pump, drive gear, oil pan, heads, rockers, front cover with hole, and 1/2'' drill. I only do four cylinders at a time in a skip one order. 1, 4, 6, 7 or 8, 3, 5, 2. Paul the block split between 4 and 6 at its thinnest part in line with the crankshaft centerline , the block had 8 sleeves in it __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-14-2015, 07:42 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,681 Likes: 1,993 Liked 11,007 Times in 2,263 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block No crankshaft, all lifters are used, no valley pan, valve covers, I use the Comp additive, good oil in the pan, oil filter, stock springs, ceramic lifters, run time is about 20 to 30 min per four cylinders. Everything is mounted on a roll around engine cradle. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-14-2015, 09:21 AM	#6
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Death Of A Block Would love to see a couple of photos of this setup Larry. Sounds like a good idea. __________________ #4892 J/SA. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

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