Some updates.

[Tod]

I am working on getting more block castings, aluminum first, after casting 4 really nice aluminum Cleveland blocks last week. Core boxes for all the new head versions are under way. A lot of things are coming together at the same time. I'm doing all I can to get things done on top of my normal every day work load. I might just take July 4th off.

When I get aluminum block castings I will have someone post pics for me, or maybe look into doing it myself.

Tod

[Steve Plucker]

Tod,

Once you get to the point where you can cast the blocks effeciently, will you have the means to cast blocks with different number pad sizes or will it be one size fits all?

Thanks for all your work on this and have a great 4th!

Pluck

[Tod]

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Tod,

Once you get to the point where you can cast the blocks effeciently, will you have the means to cast blocks with different number pad sizes or will it be one size fits all?

Thanks for all your work on this and have a great 4th!

Pluck

If one is needed with a larger pad, I can manually enlarge it.

Tod

[mshmodela]

Tod,

Great, so in your opinion does aluminum make for a better block in general ?

[Tod]

Originally Posted by mshmodela

Tod,

Great, so in your opinion does aluminum make for a better block in general ?

Aluminum is quicker for me to make at my aluminum foundry. Less work involved. The problem in Ohio right now, though, is the endless rain and humidity. That can cause grief in the casting industry.

Given the power Model As produce (not much) aluminum is more than adequate. I have Aluminum Cleveland drag blocks out there making upwards of 700 HP. with the same metal wall thicknesses I put in the A block. Snyder commented once on how much heavier my iron block is than a stock block. Not too much, but noticeably heavier when you pick them up.

"Better" will depend on the customer's need/wants.

Tod

[mshmodela]

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Thanks,

looks like one day we might have blocks like these:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/is-this...-engine-block/

[C26Pinelake]

You are indeed a true asset to our hobby! Your efforts are appreciated. Keep up the great work ! Wayne

[waxhead]

Thanks for the update Tod.

[Tod]

Just about ready to test fit valve guides and valves in the block I'm machining right now. Kevin Prus Jr. is waiting to get his hands on this one so we can finish machine it and do some test fitting and probably fire it up. Still need to get to the foundry and cast a couple of aluminum.

Tod

[PepeLoco]

Where can we see pics? Do you have a website or blog?
Thanks,
Pepe

[Tod]

These 2 links are of the very first one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMYwpHBElMs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teocBB7sp34


Tod

[Tod]

Today I was able to get time to bolt on a head to the newest sample block and cut the valve seats so I could set valves in. The top end is pretty much finished. I will start on the sides and ends as soon as I have space and time in a horizontal machining center.

I spoke with Kevin Prus Jr. today and he is willing to put this in his vehicle once it is built. He said there may be some guys local (and loco) enough to be guinea pigs. To be sure, I am anxious to get this thing running so I can video it and post it on Youtube.

Tod

[CWPASADENA]

Tod,

Thanks for the up-date.

I can not wait to be able to finally build a good engine using good quality new components and not have to put a lot of work into an original block and still have something that is over 80 years old.

We all really appreciate your effort on this project.

Chris W.

[mshmodela]

AWESOME TOD! Love to see this engine in person.

[Tod]

Originally Posted by mshmodela

AWESOME TOD! Love to see this engine in person.

You're not too far away, maybe as things progress you can come down and have a look.

Tod