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Tod · 03-09-2017, 04:28 PM

Just for fun, while I am getting ready for the real 5 main blocks, I cast a 5 main aluminum block with cut in 2nd and 4th journals. I expected flaws, and there are a few minor ones, but, over all it isn't bad.

Tod

Fullraceflathead · 03-09-2017, 04:30 PM

Nice!!!

waxhead · 03-09-2017, 05:54 PM

Very nice Tod.

2manycars · 03-09-2017, 06:02 PM

Some say you cant pour babbitt in aluminum, but I know that Franklin rods were aluminum, with babbit.

TinCup · 03-09-2017, 06:39 PM

Here's to all the beer cans that had to die to make that masterpiece!

Benson · 03-09-2017, 08:39 PM

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Synchro909 · 03-09-2017, 09:58 PM

Very nice work, Todd.
While I was looking at the block, I had a brain wave - actually lucky to be a splash.

Did you give any thought to enlarging the inlet ports and valves? I figure that with 5 main bearings, these engines will be strong enough to do stuff I wouldn't do to an original block. (Read get more power).

waxhead · 03-09-2017, 11:43 PM

Tod, any plans for a 5 mains crank to go with the block??

hardtimes · 03-10-2017, 03:09 PM

Hey Tod,
WHAT WARTS?
All I see is FIVE MAIN saddles ..whoohoo

!
Yup, the nay-sayers said that it couldn't be done.....

Tod · 03-10-2017, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxhead

Tod, any plans for a 5 mains crank to go with the block??

Probably going to talk to Scat.

Tod

Tod · 03-10-2017, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synchro909

Very nice work, Todd.
While I was looking at the block, I had a brain wave - actually lucky to be a splash.

Did you give any thought to enlarging the inlet ports and valves? I figure that with 5 main bearings, these engines will be strong enough to do stuff I wouldn't do to an original block. (Read get more power).

If there are enough orders I can make special cores just for such occasions. I can also make blocks for OHV heads that eliminate the ports in the block.

Tod

waxhead · 03-10-2017, 06:48 PM

Tod, I would be interested in a 5 mains aluminum block for an OHV head, especially if Scat can supply a crank to suit.

Tod · 03-10-2017, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxhead

Tod, I would be interested in a 5 mains aluminum block for an OHV head, especially if Scat can supply a crank to suit.

Jay McCord gave me info to contact the owner of Scat about cranks.

Email me and I will send you screen shots of the 5 main models so you have an idea what it will look like.

Tod

waxhead · 03-10-2017, 11:05 PM

e-mail sent

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Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Nice!!! __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

03-09-2017, 05:54 PM	#3
waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Very nice Tod.

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2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Some say you cant pour babbitt in aluminum, but I know that Franklin rods were aluminum, with babbit. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

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TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Here's to all the beer cans that had to die to make that masterpiece! __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

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Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,497	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Very nice work, Todd. While I was looking at the block, I had a brain wave - actually lucky to be a splash. Did you give any thought to enlarging the inlet ports and valves? I figure that with 5 main bearings, these engines will be strong enough to do stuff I wouldn't do to an original block. (Read get more power). __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

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waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Tod, any plans for a 5 mains crank to go with the block??

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hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Hey Tod, WHAT WARTS? All I see is FIVE MAIN saddles ..whoohoo ! Yup, the nay-sayers said that it couldn't be done..... Last edited by hardtimes; 03-10-2017 at 03:10 PM. Reason: ..........

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waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. Tod, I would be interested in a 5 mains aluminum block for an OHV head, especially if Scat can supply a crank to suit.

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waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: 5 main aluminum, warts and all. e-mail sent