Sleeveing a block

Jeff Lee · 06-23-2010, 06:31 PM

Kip Martin tells a story that a Ford engine was on a dyno, running. I think it was an automotive class and I can't remember if it was SBF or FE Ford. But he takes a breaker bar between the motor mount and applies pressure to the block. The engine slows down. A lot.
Just goes to show you cast iron isn't as tuff as you think!

* besides the normal align bore / hone to the mains, I would recommend the same to the cam tunnel. And always make sure came is straight.
I can hear the cash register now...

06-23-2010, 06:31 PM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Sleeveing a block Kip Martin tells a story that a Ford engine was on a dyno, running. I think it was an automotive class and I can't remember if it was SBF or FE Ford. But he takes a breaker bar between the motor mount and applies pressure to the block. The engine slows down. A lot. Just goes to show you cast iron isn't as tuff as you think! * besides the normal align bore / hone to the mains, I would recommend the same to the cam tunnel. And always make sure came is straight. I can hear the cash register now... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX