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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

Quick update.

I've had a lot going on the past few weeks, being out of town for a while, then the 4th weekend, now I have to go out of town again. Missed working on the block model most of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-25-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

Just back from 4 days at the Summit nationals at Norwalk. I'm with Ron, let's wait to see the first one running before we worry about names. Back at it tomorrow.

Tod
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-15-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I sleep 9-10 hours a night.

Tod
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

Despite finding out that I am not up to the task of making this block progress continues, while I work on other stuff. I have the core shop working on 3 different projects and delivered a pattern...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

In the mid 2k range.

Tod
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

Model progress is moving along. I have been working on the driver's side water jacket and lifter valley areas when I can. So far, so good. Exterior of the block is pretty much finished.

I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I had 2 buyers for it immediately.

Tod
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I got a little done today but I had some running around to do. I went to the foundry to pick up some heads and take some cores for Winfield heads. They broke another head. That's 3 out of 14. Not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-06-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I was under the weather Sunday and most of Monday so I didn't get much done by way of design/model work.

I have to say that I am with Ron on the bore sizing. Given the restrictions of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

In between relaxation time today and running some errands with my wife I was able to rework and finish the intake port. I like it even more. I also inserted one intake and exhaust port into the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I was able to start on the driver's side water jacket yesterday and made better progress than I figured I would. It would be nice to have this ready for core work by July.

Tod
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

OK. Here are pics of the ports under way. As you can see, I increased the size of the area under the valve, more so on the intake than the exhaust. I also followed the idea of the center exhaust port...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

Today while machining some parts I was able to get to the other exhaust ports and I like the opening up of the port under the valve as well as the more smooth flow. I eliminated the sharp corners...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2017, 06:13 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I made some good progress yesterday in opening up the "window" under the valve. My initial work was done on the center exhaust port. I am happy with the results so far. Next I will apply the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I made a little more progress today despite having to mess around with one of my machines some and also doing some of the last 1st OP machining on a Cleveland block. I have a bunch of machining to do...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

My plan is to increase the intake port diameter and make the curve less abrupt and increase the window size going into the diameter under the valve. I have already done the increased size under the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I'm not moving valves. I have too much work in the center exhaust port alone to scrap that idea. The best I could do would be to provide a casting that is not machined at all in the valve areas and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I need to be able to deal through builders. They can supply finished blocks to customer specs. One thing I learned early on in the FE projects was that I need to be able to supply a basic machined...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I typed up some stuff yesterday but yet again the site timed out and it all went away. I will do it again soon. I am working on my port redesign right now. I have to figure out how to make all the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I will be interested to see how many people are really wanting one. Talking on a forum is one thing, buying is another. With the model A it seems few of the 100+ potential buyers from a poll want to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

Thanks. I will rest as much as I need to. My health doesn't allow me to over-do it these days. Since surviving a massive stroke in 2005 that took a third of the right side of my brain (and a small...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

OK. I've been working on this in my spare time and it is moving along nicely. Unfortunately, I have to work, sleep, and watch a little TV. Not bad for a week of messing around.



At this stage...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2017, 06:00 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

That's a possibility, if it is not to move water.

Tod
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

This may be a stupid question, but I noticed that the two water pumps I took off of the engine I have do not have openings corresponding to the two bottom water holes on the front of the block. One...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 163,896
Posted By Tod
Re: New block

I am amazed at the differences between the blue prints and the block I have. Nothing functional, just locations of webbing and some of the cast geometry. As I near having the externals of my model...
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