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Old 12-07-2017, 09:37 PM   #21
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Default Re: Stock "59 Series" Relieved Blocks?

I opened up an early factory relieved block with a raised intake,no bulges in the pan rail and passes the pencil test. Had Edelbrock heads, Sharp dual intake and an 8BA timing cover. Pistons are marked STD and it’s 3.187. The crank looks 3 3/4 but the cylinders are rusted and I can’t turn it over. It’s not stuck but can’t turn a full rev. Not marked 59.Going to pull it all down this winter........Mark
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Old 12-08-2017, 01:27 AM   #22
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The marking on the blocks are interesting...a lot of the blocks marked with a Y has it sitting upside down...have to wonder if it was done with purpose or not.
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Old 12-08-2017, 02:32 AM   #23
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jrvariel48, That engine you have pictured- have you run it? It appears to have some pistons fitted backwards.
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Old 12-08-2017, 04:34 AM   #24
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jrvariel48, That engine you have pictured- have you run it? It appears to have some pistons fitted backwards.
Brian, yes it runs great! The motor came out of a 1946 COE dump truck that spent it's entire life on a farm. I'm sure they did their own repairs back in the day, but right now it runs great. I even put a blower on it!!
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Old 12-08-2017, 06:38 AM   #25
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Great, thanks for the picture.
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Old 12-08-2017, 11:09 AM   #26
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How far can the 99A block be bored??
The 99A blocks in the 1939 & 40 time frame did have some thick cylinder walls but I don't know by how much. A person would still be wise to sonic test before boring to 3 3/8". I know they make pistons up to .2175 OS at Egge but I don't know if they can possibly go out that far without sleaving the block.
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