NO, he's for real. Even the f plugs can change the shape of the structure of the block.
Yes, but the honing oil must also be heated, NAPCAR found that out after it 'didn't work' before doing so....how crazy do We want to go?? How much $$$ for that last little bit?...maybe mount it & apply expected torsional loads expected as well......How about temperature. Maybe we should heat the block up to 200 degrees before boring and honing. Let’s get it right.
I used to build engines. Then I got my Engineering degree at night. Then Fords and Mopar engines for friends only. When time got scarce and I had more money, Mopar only. In the end I only do my stuff, and I'm retired. How did we do so much when we were younger??No sorry; I meant did you do honing
for others or if the plate was for your personal use only.
I have to agree. You can go down way down that rabbit hole. I can think of all kinds of stupid crazy stuff. But in the end that very small percentage does not matter to most of us, if the important stuff is right.How about temperature. Maybe we should heat the block up to 200 degrees before boring and honing. Let’s get it right.
I used to build engines. Then I got my Engineering degree at night. Then Fords and Mopar engines for friends only. When time got scarce and I had more money, Mopar only. In the end I only do my stuff, and I'm retired. How did we do so much when we were younger??
Yeah, wish I could spend more time in my shop. Backs out right now from digging out and clearing the septic tank line down at the church; but I can still manage to get a bare block into the back of my truck. I just do a little at a time.When you are old and your body is giving out and it hurts to even walk to the mailbox you gotta love it to keep going. Sometimes I think I could lift 500 pounds easier than that 150 foot walk to the shop. But once I’m there I’m in my happy place
I can appreciate that. I could get more done after work that I can now with all day to do it. But the good part is, I’m getting to do the things I want to do instead of what I have to do.I used to build engines. Then I got my Engineering degree at night. Then Fords and Mopar engines for friends only. When time got scarce and I had more money, Mopar only. In the end I only do my stuff, and I'm retired. How did we do so much when we were younger??
That is true, but I think there are benefits I'm willing to pay $68 for.... that's a Chevy thing because their blocks are about as strong as a beer can.
And he's a Chevy guy...
That is true, but I think there are benefits I'm willing to pay $68 for.
Poly want a cracker? (In a pirates voice)You sound like a parrot. Lol
... that's a Chevy thing because their blocks are about as strong as a beer can.
And he's a Chevy guy...
What'd you end up going with regarding the machine shop and torque plate?I can appreciate that. I could get more done after work that I can now with all day to do it. But the good part is, I’m getting to do the things I want to do instead of what I have to do.
I’m finishing my 360 as is that was already honed without a plate. For my next build which is a 340, I’m going to use either the shops on Columbus, Ohio or the shop in Dandridge TN a member on here told me about, with plate.What'd you end up going with regarding the machine shop and torque plate?