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Considering 2nd hand engine, advice needed
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Tim_Cressman
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No problem about the info gents, I kind of mess the engine plant (Tonawanda BTW Jeff).
I have a second engine available for 250$ and I’ve kicked around the idea of boring it out but backed away from that do to what I consider the risk of taking the casting to thin walled and potentially causing leaks. I’m looking forward to a lot of other options with it that will add the pop we all crave but not at reduced reliability.
BTW MG_Bizzle, you can impregnate casting with a sealant that will close up porosity. I only no of this being done at casting facility but who knows with a little research there may be someone smaller who does it. The UK as I understand it has some pretty good foundries. Hopefully you won’t need it. Good luck.
Cheers,
Tim
I have a second engine available for 250$ and I’ve kicked around the idea of boring it out but backed away from that do to what I consider the risk of taking the casting to thin walled and potentially causing leaks. I’m looking forward to a lot of other options with it that will add the pop we all crave but not at reduced reliability.
BTW MG_Bizzle, you can impregnate casting with a sealant that will close up porosity. I only no of this being done at casting facility but who knows with a little research there may be someone smaller who does it. The UK as I understand it has some pretty good foundries. Hopefully you won’t need it. Good luck.
Cheers,
Tim
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Mg_Bizzle
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Tim, my engine doesnt have any porosity. Though it was very interesting reading your post.
Head's getting converted to unleaded and the block might get a very light skim, then il see if this thing goes bang or not /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
Out of interest if my block is on the limit, how do they make the 2100cc blocks?
Head's getting converted to unleaded and the block might get a very light skim, then il see if this thing goes bang or not /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
Out of interest if my block is on the limit, how do they make the 2100cc blocks?
burgundyben
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The 2100 engines are made by lengthening the stroke.
Have you got Peter Burgess book? would be a worth while read if your messing with these.
Good luck.
Have you got Peter Burgess book? would be a worth while read if your messing with these.
Good luck.