needed to be done to the block?
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Yes,This does tie up everything nicely..Its really not necessary here though.slyalfa wrote:I have seen this done on most other blocks. and some done on factory blocks.(like the nortstar)
but never seen it done on a Alfa.
that is making a plate that ties the bottom main caps together.
some cast the bottom oil pan and integrate the caps into the pan.
any thoughts on this? seems like it would add a lot of stiffness.
Also the tops of the liners just float. most of the others seem to have the top part of the liner extended to the casting so it gets support both top and bottom.
the liner has a ring cut in it and holes drilled to let the coolant flow in the extend part
seems needed for the higher RPMs
this is all stuff I see done on both the USA V8s and the Jap motors
Jules!SydneyJules wrote:Got a hairdryer on the go Garth? Nice to see the prep stage is being thought out well. Hope she's up and running soon so i can admire your pics with jealousy!
Absolutely..I thought it was not necessary to say ,its rather self explanatory..Mats wrote:Won't you get a problem with the liner protrusion if you mill down the block?
Barry wrote:I would fit a set of ARP head/block studs.
Deck the top of the block while the studs are out as well.Old blocks tend to "sag" in the middle of the deck.cyl 2 and 5.
Check line bore ..Other than that,radius every hole you can..lightly though.just break the sharp edge..
You know the old hot rod mags from the likes of Smokey Yunnick and David Vizard? Do what they suggest where applicable..IMO you wont go wrong here..
Hi, do you know where I can buy a set of ARP head/block studs to my 3,0 12V TT engine?