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Old 02-19-2021, 03:06 PM   #41
mike in tucson
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Default Re: Why not a new casting

Seery is correct, the number of core pieces makes the Ford V8 a difficult part to cast. We all remember the history books telling us how Ford originally struggled to get the casting process refined enough to product good blocks instead of scrap. All those core pieces have to stay in place during pouring....that's why Ford went to using wire to hold the cores in place.

Regarding my original question, it appears that $$$ is the main hold back. Machining is easier today than it was in the 40's. I wonder how much French tooling still exists?
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